Discrimination is indicated when
A)Whites are paid more than blacks
B)People having equal productivity receive unequal pay
C)Incomes differ between males and females
D)People are treated differently on the basis of individual merit
E)Older workers are paid more than younger workers

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Discrimination is the act of treating individuals differently based on their certain characteristics like race, gender, age, etc. If people having the same productivity receive different pay, it indicates unequal treatment based on individual characteristics, which is a form of discrimination. The other choices do not necessarily indicate discrimination. For example, paying older workers more than younger workers may be justified on the basis of experience and expertise. Similarly, treating people differently on the basis of individual merit is not discrimination but rather a recognition of their abilities and qualifications.

Discrimination Is Indicated When