What is Discriminative behaviour?

Discriminatory behavior is a form of bullying that may constitute discrimination if it relates to one of the grounds for unlawful discrimination under the Equal Opportunity Act. These include race (color, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin or descent), racial harassment, sexual orientation (homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, homosexuality or presumed sexual orientation), gender history, sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy, disability, political or religious beliefs, age, family responsibility, family status or spent conviction. Discrimination impacts people's opportunities, their well-being and their sense of being an organization. Persistent exposure to discrimination can lead individuals to internalize the prejudice or stigma that is directed towards them, manifesting in shame, low self esteem, fear and stress, as well as poor health.