Question

A business hires a man over a more qualified woman with young children. What type of discrimination does this scenario fall under
Disparate Impact
Disparate treatment
Victimization
Harassment

Answer 1

This scenario falls under disparate treatment, which refers to a situation where someone is treated differently or unfairly due to their protected characteristic, such as gender or family status. In this case, the business hired a less qualified man instead of a more qualified woman with young children, which indicates a discriminatory action based on gender and potentially family status.