Which term refers to the social policy of fairness and equal treatment across different groups?

• A. Discrimination
• B. Democracy
• C. Economy
• D. East Berlin / West Berlin

Answer: (A)

Fairness across different groups is about equality and non-discrimination—policies that ensure people are treated the same under the law and have equal opportunities. Discrimination is the opposite, since it involves treating some groups unfavorably. Democracy relates to how a society is governed and protects rights, which supports equal participation and protection, but it isn’t the single term for a policy of universal fairness across all social groups. The other options don’t address fairness or treatment across groups at all. So the core idea is equality/non-discrimination; none of the choices provide the exact term, with democracy being the closest in emphasizing equal rights within a governing framework.