Discrimination in Tagalog

Discrimination in Tagalog translates to “diskriminasyon” or “pagtrato nang hindi patas” – referring to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people based on race, age, gender, or other characteristics. Understanding this term is crucial in discussing social justice and equality in Filipino society, where awareness of fair treatment continues to grow.

[Words] = Discrimination

[Definition]

• Discrimination /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
• Noun 1: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.
• Noun 2: Recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another.
• Noun 3: The ability to judge what is of high quality; good judgment or taste.

[Synonyms] = Diskriminasyon, Pagtrato nang hindi patas, Pagkiling, Pag-aliw, Pagtatangi, Pagpapahiwalay, Paghihiwalay, Paniniil

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Workplace discrimination based on gender is illegal and should be reported to authorities immediately.
• Ex1_PH: Ang diskriminasyon sa lugar ng trabaho batay sa kasarian ay ilegal at dapat iulat agad sa mga awtoridad.
• Ex2_EN: The company has strict policies against racial discrimination and promotes diversity in hiring.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kumpanya ay may mahigpit na patakaran laban sa diskriminasyon sa lahi at nagtataguyod ng pagkakaiba-iba sa pag-hire.
• Ex3_EN: Many elderly people face age discrimination when applying for jobs despite their valuable experience.
• Ex3_PH: Maraming matatanda ang humaharap sa pagtrato nang hindi patas sa edad kapag nag-aapply para sa trabaho sa kabila ng kanilang mahalagang karanasan.
• Ex4_EN: Educational institutions must protect students from discrimination based on their religious beliefs.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga institusyong pang-edukasyon ay dapat protektahan ang mga mag-aaral mula sa diskriminasyon batay sa kanilang relihiyosong paniniwala.
• Ex5_EN: Fighting against discrimination requires collective effort from both government and civil society.
• Ex5_PH: Ang paglaban sa diskriminasyon ay nangangailangan ng sama-samang pagsisikap mula sa pamahalaan at lipunang sibil.