NorwaySamfunn 41 · Norway and society

The Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act (likestillings- og diskrimineringsloven) forbids discrimination on several grounds. Which list shows only grounds that are named in the law?

In the exam (Norwegian)

Likestillings- og diskrimineringsloven forbyr diskriminering på grunn av flere forhold. Hvilken liste viser bare forhold som er nevnt i loven?

  1. aIncome, education and how big your home isInntekt, utdanning og hvor stor bolig du har
  2. bWhich car you drive, which hobby you have and which team you supportHvilken bil du kjører, hvilken hobby du har og hvilket lag du heier på
  3. cGender, ethnicity, religion and disabilityKjønn, etnisitet, religion og funksjonsnedsettelseCorrect answer

Why?

The law names, among other things, gender, ethnicity, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation and age. Income, housing, car and hobby are not on the list in the law.

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