Question 289

A man with dark skin applies for a job as a waiter in a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? The only reason he doesn't get the job is because ...

Deutsch: Ein Mann mit dunkler Hautfarbe bewirbt sich um eine Stelle als Kellner in einem Restaurant in Deutschland. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil …

Answer options

  • he has no experience in the profession.
  • he has dark skin.✓ Correct answer
  • his knowledge of German is too low.
  • he has too high salary expectations.

Explanation

In Germany, the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) applies. It protects people from being disadvantaged when looking for a job because of personal characteristics. These include, for example, origin, skin color, religion or gender. When applying, employers must take into account professional qualifications, experience and language skills. Reasons that have nothing to do with suitability for the job must not play a role. The following question examines whether discrimination can be detected.

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