... research 2. Company information from my past employment 3. Dignity at work-Course notes 4. Several books related to this matter. FINDINGS What is Discrimination? Discrimination can be described as conduct that is unwanted, unreasonable, and for the victim in question, it creates an environment that is intimidating, degrading, offensive, distressing and humiliating. Forms of discrimination can be many and varied; it many are related to: o Authority/Responsibility-Where an individual has been promoted from within the organisation they can face resentment from peers or former colleagues. This can manifest in challenges to authority insubordination or inappropriate conduct. o Gender/Sex/sexual orientation- Many work environments are still dominated by males, i.e. distribution, just as nursing is dominated by females. People crossing these "boundaries" may face their sexuality/ gender being questioned. o Race/Colour/Ethnicity-Many people in society who are not from a White British background are often the Second, or Third, generation descendants of immigrants to Britain who have established relationships with British Nationals. ...

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