Discrimination is the process of denying opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or other arbitrary reasons, often stemming from negative stereotypes and biases. This can manifest in various forms, including individual acts of prejudice and systemic or institutional discrimination embedded in policies and practices. Discrimination can target individuals based on a wide range of characteristics, such as age, sex, nationality, religion, skin color, disability, or physical appearance. It involves treating people unfairly or unequally due to their membership in a particular group, rather than based on their individual merits or abilities. The consequences of discrimination can be significant, leading to social exclusion, economic disadvantage, limited access to resources, and psychological harm for those who experience it. While overt forms of discrimination are often condemned, more subtle or indirect forms can persist and continue to perpetuate inequalities within society. Addressing discrimination requires not only legal and policy measures but also efforts to challenge underlying prejudices and stereotypes through education and awareness. The impact of discrimination can be particularly pronounced when individuals face multiple forms of discrimination based on intersecting aspects of their identity, such as age combined with gender, race, or disability.