George hires José, who is Hispanic, instead of Jerome, who is African American, even though Jerome is more qualified. This is an example of:

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Discrimination is the act of treating individuals differently based on their membership in a particular group, regardless of their qualifications or abilities. In this case, George is discriminating against Jerome based on his race, despite the fact that Jerome is more qualified. Prejudice, stereotyping, and desegregation do not accurately describe this scenario.

George Hires José, Who Is Hispanic, Instead of Jerome, Who