Discrimination

This means "treating someone unfairly by either imposing a burden on them, or denying them a privilege, benefit or opportunity enjoyed by others, because of their race, citizenship, family status, disability, sex or other personal characteristics (note: this is not a legal definition)."

Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission, Teaching Human Rights in Ontario - A Guide for Ontario Schools, 2013, Appendix I - Glossary of Human Rights Terms.