Hello! Welcome to the first blog for the Civic Issues Posts. As I discussed in the last one, there are multiple types of discrimination, including racial, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability discrimination, etc. Still, the one we will be talking about today is religious discrimination.
In 2013, a woman was denied service at a gas station because of wearing a hijab, the traditional head covering. They told her she was not welcome and couldn’t purchase gas because of her religion. American Civil Liberties Union took her case and ended up suing the gas station on her behalf. They argued that denying her service because of her faith was a violation of her civil rights. The gas station agreed to provide training to its employees on religious tolerance and implemented a policy against discrimination.
Although it didn’t lead to other things, this is an example of a discrimination form that can occur daily. Discrimination based on religious beliefs negatively affects in many ways. It may lead to anger, frustration, and humiliation as it can impact the person’s mental health, also causing stress and anxiety. It also may lead to financial difficulties, as racial discrimination can limit their education, employment, and housing opportunities. These create social and economic barriers that make the person feel isolated and marginalized within their community. It can have a significant and lasting impact on an individual’s well-being and quality of life.
This story shows how the woman stood up against discrimination and fought for equal treatment and respect for everyone, regardless of race. It is essential to stand up against discrimination since it can create a divide. Also, it pushes off the principles of fairness and justice, leading to a social and economic disparity and a negative impact on the well-being of those affected. Standing up against discrimination means we can work together towards creating a more inclusive, safe, and just society where everyone is treated with equal respect and opportunities.
Thank you for coming by! I hope we can continue the discrimination discussion and learn together. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your day or night. See you in the next blog. Please comment so I can better my writing style and make it easier for everyone to read and understand. Once again, thank you for being here and listening to what I have to say. Good morning, good afternoon, or maybe even good night!