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political discrimination

English translation: bullyiing

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English term or phrase:political discrimination
Selected answer:bullyiing
Entered by: Roddy Stegemann

23:50 Oct 13, 2004
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - International Org/Dev/Coop / political theory of organizations
English term or phrase: political discrimination
Have I properly captured the notion of political discrimination in the below passage:

Political discrimination occurs when a governing body punishes one of its member for an infraction that the member did not commit, or for an infraction that the member did commit, but for which the member was not given an appropriate opportunity to defend itself.

In so doing a small, but powerful group within an organization alerts other members of the organization about its displeasure toward the punished member. This has the effect of alienating that member from the other members, who are poorly informed about the situation because there was not a proper hearing.

The possible motivations for such unilateral action can be various including bigotry, envy, revenge, clique-building, etc. In all cases the abuse of power is excused by both the group and its membership as a just act, because it is thought to preserve the integrity of the entire membership. What it does, in fact, is it consolidates the power of the clique, so that it can set its own agenda, regardless of what the entire membership truly thinks.
Roddy Stegemann
United States
Local time: 12:25
this can also qualify as bullyiing
Explanation:
Something unlawful that is very difficult to prove lawfully

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Note added at 5 hrs 8 mins (2004-10-14 04:59:52 GMT)
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bullying, I meant
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Montefiore
United States
Local time: 12:25
Grading comment
Yes, in this context political discrimination and bullying appear to be nearly equivalent, and I would like to thank Montefiore for pointing this out. When composing the text I was thinking of reasons that have been given in the past for bullying tactics -- namely, the claim of apolitical purity. Unfortunately, in this world, and especially in the democratic world, there is no such thing as apolitical purity, as apolitical is a euphemism for the politics of the establishment.

I would also like to thank aubonmot for his/her contribution, but should think that "vary and include", rather "vary and set" would be more appropriate.

Finally, as Rita aptly pointed out in her defense of Alexander's critique, Alexander has understood well the intended text -- the governing body need not be a public institution of any sort, as it applies perfectly well to private concerns and privately organized groups of any kind.

Thank you everyone for your confirmation, disagreement, and general discourse on the matter. Unfortunately, more people were disinclined to participate.

Disclaimer: My full use of this and other forums has been restricted for reasons unknown, so please forgive my lack of direct support for answers offered by other contributors and critical assessment of non-contributors who are misleading and/or abusive.
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
5this can also qualify as bullyiing
Montefiore
4governing bodies are official public branches
RHELLER
3yes, quite clear
Johanne Bouthillier


  

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yes, quite clear


Explanation:
but in the last paragraph, I would put: can vary but include

Johanne Bouthillier
Canada
Local time: 15:25
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Native speaker of: French
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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
governing bodies are official public branches


Explanation:
governing bodies are official public branches; therefore, I would term that type of discrimination governmental or official discrimination.

Many countries and/or entities do not afford their citizens the right to self-defense under the law; if it applies to all, it cannot be considered discrimination.

discrimination can be political in nature, meaning that it occurs in the political realm or is a result of the political structure.


In this case, I believe treatment is the correct term, not punishment. (although you have not specified the context).

discrimination. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice: racial discrimination; discrimination against foreigners.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, (EEOC), U.S. agency created in 1964 to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment...



RHELLER
United States
Local time: 13:25
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Orla Ryan
9 hrs
  -> thanks Orla!
disagree  Alexander Demyanov: I believe you are missing the point completely. This is not about governmental or official discrimination. The type of organization is hardly relevant here. It's "political" as in "organizational politics"
16 hrs
  -> thanks for your comments, Alexander. I am sure they will be helpful to Hamo.
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
this can also qualify as bullyiing


Explanation:
Something unlawful that is very difficult to prove lawfully

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Note added at 5 hrs 8 mins (2004-10-14 04:59:52 GMT)
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bullying, I meant

Montefiore
United States
Local time: 12:25
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Yes, in this context political discrimination and bullying appear to be nearly equivalent, and I would like to thank Montefiore for pointing this out. When composing the text I was thinking of reasons that have been given in the past for bullying tactics -- namely, the claim of apolitical purity. Unfortunately, in this world, and especially in the democratic world, there is no such thing as apolitical purity, as apolitical is a euphemism for the politics of the establishment.

I would also like to thank aubonmot for his/her contribution, but should think that "vary and include", rather "vary and set" would be more appropriate.

Finally, as Rita aptly pointed out in her defense of Alexander's critique, Alexander has understood well the intended text -- the governing body need not be a public institution of any sort, as it applies perfectly well to private concerns and privately organized groups of any kind.

Thank you everyone for your confirmation, disagreement, and general discourse on the matter. Unfortunately, more people were disinclined to participate.

Disclaimer: My full use of this and other forums has been restricted for reasons unknown, so please forgive my lack of direct support for answers offered by other contributors and critical assessment of non-contributors who are misleading and/or abusive.
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