According to a survey carried out at the request of the Latvian Ministry of Welfare, the public demonstrates a significant ability to recognize instances of discrimination in their daily lives. Typically, individuals identify discrimination in three main forms: as unfair limitations on opportunities or rights, as demeaning attitudes, and as practical barriers within their environment. The survey suggests a general awareness among Latvians about the manifestations of discrimination, particularly in overt scenarios.

However, the findings also reveal that more complicated situations, which may involve multiple bases of discrimination—such as gender and caregiving responsibilities—are harder for society to identify. In these complex circumstances, subtle forms of discrimination often go unnoticed, which may prevent effective addressing of such issues. Hence, while there is an overall acknowledgment of discriminatory practices, the nuances of intersectionality present challenges for better public understanding and dialogue around discrimination.

Furthermore, the survey indicates that daily discrimination is often not an obvious and loud violation but can manifest in various regulations, methods of service provision, and common everyday practices. Experiences reported by Latvian residents encountering discrimination describe it as repetitive and degrading, including impositions on their rights or situations where they feel marginalized. This underscores the importance of continuing efforts to raise awareness about the subtleties of discrimination in multiple aspects of life, emphasizing that it is not solely about overt or explicit affronts but can also be deeply embedded in societal norms.