The act of treating people differently because they belong to a particular group rather than on their own merit is called:
A) Discrimination
B) Oppression
C) Stereotyping
D) Human diversity

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Discrimination refers to treating people unfairly or unjustly based on their identity group, which could be based on race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. It is harmful and perpetuates systemic inequalities. Oppression refers to the systemic and institutionalized mistreatment of certain groups of people, often enforced through laws, policies, and cultural norms. Stereotyping refers to making assumptions or judgments about individuals based on preconceived notions about their identity group, and human diversity refers to recognizing and valuing the richness and differences among people's identities and experiences. However, only discrimination involves treating people unfairly based on their group identity, as opposed to their individual merits.

The Act of Treating People Differently Because They Belong to a Particular