Gene is a 24-year-old stock clerk at a large supermarket. He recently broke his arm in a cycling accident. Because of his broken arm, Gene is struggling to perform his duties. He asks his manager, Jake, if he could temporarily work on a different job till his arm heals. However, Jake overlooks Gene's request, and Gene is forced to perform his usual duties. After this incident, Jake now tries to avoid Gene in the workplace whenever possible. In the given scenario, which of the following types of discrimination is Gene facing?
A) Age discrimination
B) Sex discrimination
C) Racial discrimination
D) Disability discrimination

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Gene is facing disability discrimination as he is being treated unfairly due to his broken arm, which is a temporary physical disability that is affecting his ability to perform his duties. His manager's failure to provide him with reasonable accommodations and avoid him in the workplace is a clear example of discrimination based on his disability. The other options (age, sex, racial) are not relevant to this scenario.

Gene Is a 24-Year-Old Stock Clerk at a Large Supermarket