Severe discrimination refers to unfair treatment or prejudice against a particular group of people based on characteristics like race, nationality, or religion.
Related terms
Xenophobia: Fear or hatred towards foreigners or strangers.
Stereotypes: Oversimplified beliefs about certain groups of people based on their race, nationality, or other characteristics.
Jim Crow laws: Racial segregation laws enacted in the United States between the late 19th century and mid-20th century.