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Discrimination

(Science: psychology) differential response to different stimuli.


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Why The Religious Minded Rule Science With Science

... setting I would say it is entirely inappropriate; if it compromises someone's ability to succeed or advance in their job I would consider it discrimination. If it happens outside of work and doesn't advance to anything serious I would say that it is a matter of free speech. I won't say an ...

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by jyaron
Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:12 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Why The Religious Minded Rule Science With Science
Replies: 18
Views: 453

Re: Why The Religious Minded Rule Science With Science

You shouldn't be mocked for a personal belief or choice that has nothing to do with your career. It's discrimination. Period.

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by biomom
Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:48 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Why The Religious Minded Rule Science With Science
Replies: 18
Views: 453

Re: Future Human Evolution

... In a future in which a large number of children are genetically preprogrammed to be beautiful, intelligent, healthy and athletic, you fear social discrimination compared to 'ordinary' kids? In what way does this differ from the present, in which the children of wealthy parents (rich Dad and trophy ...

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by skeptic
Tue May 05, 2009 9:31 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Future Human Evolution
Replies: 41
Views: 5638

Homosexuality - mutation? Evolutionary reasons.

... it is probably also not chosen and unchangeable. This would, in theory, entitle homosexuals to the same equal rights and legal protection from discrimination afforded to any other genetically-determined characteristic such as race or gender. As for my own opinion, I don't think it matters politically ...

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by alextemplet
Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:49 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Homosexuality - mutation? Evolutionary reasons.
Replies: 33
Views: 5493

Homosexuality - mutation? Evolutionary reasons.

You have a good point that no one would probably choose a homosexual lifestyle and face so much bigotry and discrimination. Well, some people might, but I'd be willing to be most won't. But as far as your guy-acting-feminine example, that doesn't have to be genetic. Behavior ...

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by alextemplet
Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:29 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Homosexuality - mutation? Evolutionary reasons.
Replies: 33
Views: 5493
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