Types of Discrimination to Be Aware Of

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– The Fair Housing Act: Protects people from being discriminated against based on their parental status, religion, nationality, race, color, and disability when buying, renting, or financing housing.

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Age Discrimination

Age discrimination, sometimes referred to as ageism, involves being treated unfairly based on your age.

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How to Handle It

Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects job applicants and employees over the age of 40

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If you have experienced employment discrimination due to age, you can file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by visiting their website.

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Disability Discrimination

Disability discrimination involves unfair or biased treatment of individuals due to their disability. Title I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Ac

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How to Handle It

If you have experienced disability discrimination, you can file an ADA complaint with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice

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Sexual Orientation

Sexual orientation discrimination refers to discriminatory treatment based on a person's sexual orientation. This discrimination may involve the denial of rights and services related to employment and housing.

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In loco parentitis refers to a responsible adult who acts in place of a parent, such as an adult who is caring for their grandchild, their partner's child, or a relative's child.9

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One-sidedness

Your interest, communication, and interactions with the person can feel one-sided.

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Speed Dating

The speed dating format can be helpful if work or other responsibilities don’t give you too much time to go on dates or meet people. It helps to keep some conversation starters handy, to make the most of the time you have with each potential partner.

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