syrjimättöminä

Syrjimättöminä is a Finnish word that translates to "without discrimination" or "non-discriminatory" in English. It is the adverbial form of the adjective syrjimätön, meaning non-discriminatory. The word is composed of syrjiä, which means to discriminate, and the negative suffix -mätön, meaning without or -less.

The concept of syrjimättöminä is fundamental in Finnish law and society. The Finnish Constitution guarantees that all individuals are equal before the law and prohibits discrimination on various grounds, including age, origin, nationality, language, religion, belief, opinion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other personal reason. This principle is intended to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for everyone.

In practice, syrjimättöminä is applied in many areas of life, such as employment, education, and access to services. Employers are expected to recruit and promote staff based on merit rather than on discriminatory factors. Educational institutions must provide equal access and support to all students. Public and private service providers are also obliged to serve all individuals without prejudice.

The principle of syrjimättöminä is also reflected in various Finnish laws and policies aimed at promoting equality and preventing discrimination. These include legislation on non-discrimination, equal pay, and measures to support minority groups. While the ideal of a society free from discrimination is aspired to, ongoing efforts are made to address and rectify instances where syrjimättöminä is not fully realized.