What is intentional discrimination?
Intentional discrimination occurs when an employment decision is affected by the person’s race. It includes not only racial animosity, but also conscious or unconscious stereotypes about the abilities, traits, or performance of individuals of certain racial groups. Example: An upscale retail establishment with a sophisticated clientele rejects an African American male applicant. The hiring manager stereotypically believes that African American males do not convey a clean-cut image and that they lack the soft skills needed to service customers well. A finding of discrimination would be warranted.
Related Questions
- Do Department of Justice (DOJ) Title VI implementing regulations prohibit both intentional discrimination and practices that have a discriminatory impact?
- Do other federal agencies have Title VI regulations that prohibit both intentional discrimination and practices that have a discriminatory impact?
- What is the difference between intentional discrimination & discriminatory effect, and how can such illegal practices be identified?
