Two friends want to go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are refused entry for that reason. Which right is being violated in this situation? The right to …
Einbürgerungstest, question 281 German original
Zwei Freunde wollen in ein öffentliches Schwimmbad in Deutschland. Beide haben eine dunkle Hautfarbe und werden deshalb nicht hineingelassen. Welches Recht wird in dieser Situation verletzt? Das Recht auf …
- Meinungsfreiheit freedom of expression
- Gleichbehandlung equal treatment
- Versammlungsfreiheit freedom of assembly
- Freizügigkeit freedom of movement
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Correct answer: Gleichbehandlung equal treatment
Why?
Refusing people entry because of the colour of their skin is racial discrimination and violates the principle of equal treatment. Under Article 3 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), no one may be disadvantaged because of their descent or origin, and the Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (General Equal Treatment Act) forbids this too.
Key term: Gleichbehandlung = equal treatment