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Discrimination can be defined as the oppression, unjust treatment, or unfair treatment, usually through acts and omissions, of an individual or a group of individuals. Discrimination often occurs as a result of a stigma/prejudice connected to an individual or a group of individuals. Stigma occurs due to negative beliefs, feelings, and/or attitudes toward specific individuals or a group of individuals.
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Johnson, B.L. (2013). Discrimination. In: Loue, S. (eds) Mental Health Practitioner's Guide to HIV/AIDS. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5283-6_35
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