Discrimination is the unjust or different treatment of a person on the basis of a protected characteristic under the law. You can file a complaint and pursue a discrimination claim at the Commission on Human Relations if you believe you have been personally harmed.Discrimination is an action or practice that excludes, disadvantages, or merely differentiates between individuals or groups of individuals Discrimination, the intended or accomplished differential treatment of persons or social groups for reasons of certain generalized traits. This section provides an overview of the types of evidence necessary to prove intentional discrimination under Title VI. Denying someone access to a University facility based on their membership in a protected class. Definitions. Harassment. Timeframe in which they may opt out of the settlement. "Racial Disparities in Health. " Du Bois Review: Social Science Research on Race, 2011; 8: 95-113. Discrimination: Treating an individual less favorably because of their actual or perceived membership in one or more of the Protected Categories.