syrjimistä

Syrjiminen is a Finnish term that translates to discrimination in English. It refers to the unfair or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people based on their membership in a particular group. This can include discrimination based on factors such as age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Discrimination can manifest in various ways, including exclusion from opportunities, differential treatment in services, harassment, or even violence. In Finnish law, syrjiminen is prohibited in many areas, including employment, education, housing, and the provision of goods and services. Legislation aims to ensure equal treatment and prevent disadvantage based on protected characteristics.

The concept of syrjiminen encompasses both direct and indirect discrimination. Direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favorably than another person in a comparable situation because of a protected characteristic. Indirect discrimination happens when a policy, practice, or rule that applies to everyone disadvantages people with a particular protected characteristic, and there is no objective justification for this.

Finland has taken steps to combat discrimination through legislation and by promoting equality. Anti-discrimination bodies and ombudsmen work to monitor compliance with equality laws and provide guidance and support to individuals who have experienced discrimination. Public awareness campaigns also aim to educate people about their rights and the importance of equal treatment.