die Benachteiligung
Translation
disadvantage, discrimination, prejudice, handicap
Examples
Sie kämpft gegen soziale Benachteiligung.
She is fighting against social disadvantage.
Benachteiligungen am Arbeitsplatz sind verboten.
Disadvantages in the workplace are forbidden.
Grammar Patterns
Benachteiligung ((von+3)) disadvantage of sb./sth. The disadvantage of minorities is a problem.
Benachteiligung ((durch+4)) disadvantage through sth. Disadvantage due to age is illegal.
Similar Words
Diskriminierung (discrimination), Ungerechtigkeit (injustice); Antonyms: Bevorzugung (preference)
Etymology
From be- (prefix) + Nacht (night) + Teil (part) + -ung (suffix). Literally 'being given the night part', implying the worse deal.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Nacht' (night) as a dark or bad situation. 'Benachteiligung' is being put into that bad situation.