Which term means the unequal treatment of persons based on personal characteristics such as race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation?

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a. Incorrect. Bigotry is a hatred of a person's race, ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
b. Correct. Discrimination is the unequal treatment of persons in personnel decisions (hiring, promotion, and firing) based on their race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
c. Incorrect. Intolerance is the unwillingness to accept beliefs, behavior, or views that are different from one's own.
d. Incorrect. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or experience.

Which Term Means the Unequal Treatment of Persons Based on Personal