Know Your Rights - Types of Racial Discrimination

This video will introduce several forms of racial discrimination, it is important for you to understand all of them and protect your right in reasonable ways.

One of the types is Racial Vilification, referring to any individual, who in public incites hatred, serious contempt for, or severe ridicule of you, because of race is engaging. Another form is Racial Harassment, this conduct either abusive, offensive, insulting or unwelcoming in nature which can be visual, verbal, non-verbal or even physical.

Besides, the racial discrimination in provision of goods, facilities or service is common. It is unlawful to treat customer unfavorable in terms of their races. Service providers cannot apply unjustifiable conditions or requirements which in practice adversely affect customers of particular racial group. It is essential to know all forms of racial discrimination and protect your rights by the means of laws.

Disclaimer: All examples and information are derived from the online resources of the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Community Legal Information Clinic, HKU and the Labour Department.