Discrimination has been practiced throughout man’s history, throughout the history of nearly every country, past and present. Defined as the act of perceiving differences, all people are discriminating. Have our parents not told us to be discriminating in selecting friends, groups and spouses? Do not our religious leaders tell us to avoid evil and associate with good? Discrimination used in these senses is regarded as prudence, and one who would counsel such as wise.
Sense of prudence
When selecting an employee, employment discrimination is also necessary, but only in the sense of prudence. When hiring, we discriminate, that is, distinguish differences of the candidates, on the basis of education, experience, physical requirements for the job, or even on the credit history of the candidates, on the presence or absence of criminal records, and the references each candidate provides. We do this because these are relevant to the job available. Failing to discriminate on these basis would be folly. You are expected to discriminate on these grounds and no business could expect to do otherwise.
Make sure you choose an employer that doesn’t discriminate their employees. Even if you are a student looking for a part time job, it is important for society to send the message that discrimination is not tolerated.
