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discrimination /dis·crim·i·na·tion/ (-krim″ĭ-na´shun) the making of a fine distinction. discrimination [diskrim′inā′shən] Etymology: L, discrimen, division the act of distinguishing or differentiating. The ability to distinguish between touch or pressure at two nearby points on the body is known as two-point discrimination. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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After meeting the late Palestinian intellectual Edward Said, Bouhafa was inspired to become involved in advocacy for the Arab community, becoming media director for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) in 1984 and, a few years later, media relations manager for the Arab American Institute (AAI). In the past four years, the number of perfect scores has grown tenfold as more companies enact anti-discrimination policies, provide same-sex domestic partner benefits and engage in philanthropic or marketing activities directed toward the the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. A city government may deny benefits to a branch of the Boy Scouts because of the group's refusal to adhere to anti-discrimination policies, the California Supreme Court has ruled. |
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