Theories and backgrounds

An employer fires an employee for wearing religious attire that does not violate any workplace safety regulations.

A manager consistently passes over Black employees for promotions, assuming they lack the leadership skills.

A teacher assumes that all students from low-income families lack motivation and will not succeed academically.

A hiring manager avoids interviewing overweight candidates, assuming they are less healthy, and less productive.

A company refuses to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability

An employer mandates meetings on religious holidays, making it hard for employees to practice their religious beliefs

A manager assumes that Asian employees are naturally good at math and assigns them all tasks related to data analysis

An older employee is laid off during a company-wide downsizing,while younger employees with less experience are retained

A hiring manager believes that women are less assertive and decisive than men. This leads them to favor male candidates

A male colleague consistently interrupts female colleagues in meetings, dismissing and minimizing their contributions.

A female employee is paid significantly less than her male colleagues for doing the same job with equal qualifications.

A company assumes that employees from lower-income backgrounds lack the skills and education for high-level positions

A company assumes that women are better suited for administrative roles while men are better suited for leadership roles

A company assumes that older workers are less tech-savvy and resistant to change

A landlord refuses to rent an apartment to a family because they are Black.