which all citizens should be all positioned in a fair and an equal status. This action was implemented in the purpose to reduce discrimination to particular individuals or groups that had limited prospects in the past. So, this particular group will no longer experience discrimination in the work force or in educational institutions in regards of their age, race and gender. However, the execution of this policy raises a moral controversy that becomes more complex. The thesis that will be argued…
Equal Opportunity policies “mean freedom from discrimination on the basis of protected classes such as race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability or genetic information” (SFHRM). The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its state counterparts enforce Equal Opportunity in the workplace…
susceptible to the various types of cancer associated with smoking cigarettes. By excluding smokers in the workplace, there can be more focus on maximizing productivity without any health-related hindrances caused by smoking. We can see how such discrimination can be beneficial in a report conducted by the Honourable Mary Collins, Dr. Jonathan Agnew and members of the Vancouver Board of Trade Health, Wellness, and Well-Being Task Force (2012). It focusses on how physically and psychologically…
education. One of these marginalized groups is refugees. Scholars agree that education and employment are among the domains necessary for the successful integration of refugees into their host country. When faced with the challenge of integration amid discrimination in employment and seeking an education, refugees of color need advocacy to seek recourse for such acts. As an underrepresented minority group, more attention should be paid to connecting resettled refugees of color to affirmative…
for positions such as pilots, police officer, or any other position that requires heavy physical activity. I question that thinking at times, though. To say that someone cannot do a job because they are over 40, 50, 60 etc. is another form of discrimination. When the court system gets involved, it can turn into an ugly situation for the company and those involved. Large office supply retailer, Staples knows this firsthand. Let us get into some specifics. Staples was founded by former supermarket…
racial stereotypes are increasing, tensions between persons of different ethnicities are leading to violence, and neighborhoods are being separated by the color of people’s skin. Along with the recent increase of racial tensions, an increase in gender discrimination against women has arisen - perhaps best exemplified by people like Donald Trump and his disparaging comments against women. With all these current…
2012). Discrimination has been a problem of the society recently whether on skin colors, nations, religions or especially sexual orientation – LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender). In recent years, LGBT people are becoming more open with the society to fight for their sexual, fight for their right. However, it has been a long time since the discrimination started but when will it stop if the government does not take any action, LGBT people still have to face so many discriminations at…
In one’s opinion, William was not discriminated against based on him being obese, but he is protected under the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). It was explained how the position required him to use certain equipment and climb utility poles, in which he was unable to do so. There were also safety regulations that were required by the utility company as well as weight requirements that William did not meet. Additionally, William’s supervisor made accommodations by not giving him…
T he roots of discrimination are often based on color and gender. These divisions and judgments can be made at first glance and are easy to identify. An equally concerning source of discrimination is more transparent and harder to detect. Neuro-diversity lies in those people who are socially awkward and have diagnosed syndromes (e.g. ADHD, Aspergers) that affect the way they interact with people. In my generation, the number of people who are diverse in this way has drastically increased. Teens…
the directorial perspective that the effects of racism within society can only be counteracted when someone with enough courage to do so, is able to accept that racial discrimination is an injustice. This particular stance on the issue of racism is constructed through use of juxtaposing the actions taken against racial discrimination by one of the main protagonists and her narrow minded and visibly racist peers, thus highlighting the courage required to take a stand for what is right. A generic…