Anti-discrimination law

Legislation designed to prevent discrimination against particular groups of people

Anti-discrimination laws (also known as non-discrimination laws) are designed to prevent discrimination against particular groups of people; these groups are often referred to as protected groups or protected classes. Although prohibited types of discrimination and protected groups vary by jurisdiction, such legislation usually aims to prevent discrimination in employment, housing, education, and other areas of social life, such as public accommodations. Anti-discrimination law may protect groups based on sex, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, mental illness or ability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, sex characteristics, religion, creed, or individual political opinions.

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