Webster's dictionary defines discrimination as a social, economical, political or legal distinction made between individuals or groups such that one has the
             power to treat the other unfavorably. Discrimination can also be defined as
             the act or policy of treating someone differently, setting them apart or denying
             them rights because they are different from the majority. Discrimination may
             be based on the grounds of one or more of the differences of nationality,
             religion, politics, culture, class, sex, age and colour. Discrimination of colour
             is known as racism. Discrimination and racism are present in all societies
             worldwide. Discrimination exists in different capabilities such as school,
             work, and in the home. Much of the hate is expressed through the media as
             well. In sports, discrimination against those of colour, homosexuals, and
             women will always be an ever-lasting presence. Sports have always been an
             arena for criticism, hatred and discrimination of certain groups or individuals.
             In actuality, racism and other forms of discrimination, within the microcosm of
             sport, will forever be a reality. The fight against racism goes back into the
             years past slavery. During that time, it was mainly white people versus black
             people. Today, in this multicultural society there are many minority groups
             feeling the squeeze of being born "non-white". Along with the racism come
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