Discrimination occurs
A)When everyone is treated arbitrarily
B)When equals are treated equally and when unequals are treated unequally
C)When equals are treated unequally and when unequals are treated equally
D)Whenever two workers in the same occupation are paid different wages
E)Only in social situations,not in economic markets

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Discrimination occurs when equals are treated unequally and unequals are treated equally. This means that people are being judged based on irrelevant characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation instead of their abilities or qualifications. Arbitrary treatment (A) is not necessarily discriminatory, as long as it is based on relevant factors. Treating equals equally and unequals unequally (B) may be justifiable in certain situations. Pay differences between workers (D) may or may not be discriminatory, depending on whether they are based on relevant criteria. Discrimination can occur in both social and economic contexts (E).

Discrimination Occurs