To discriminate means to treat those people in some way differently than other people who are not in the same class. This section provides an overview of the types of evidence necessary to prove intentional discrimination under Title VI.You have been treated unjustly based on one of your protected characteristics. Protected characteristics are attributes employers cannot discriminate against, such as age, race, gender, religion, disability and national origin. This process is called "administrative exhaustion". Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Discrimination can occur while you are at school, at work, or in a public place, such as a mall or subway station. Finally, employers who are in the same protected class as you can still discriminate. 6.1 Direct, indirect, subtle and adverse effect discrimination Discrimination may take many different forms. For example, it may take place in a direct way.