Category: Discrimination

  • Discrimination, Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment

    Table of Contents Discrimination Affirmative Action Sexual Harassment References Discrimination Discrimination implies any distinction, exclusion or preference, which denies or belittles the equal fulfilment of individual’s rights in the society. The country and its citizens are obliged to respect and ensure that all individuals in the territory and within the country’s jurisdiction have the same…

  • Wet Seal: Employment Discrimination Law

    The case under analysis reveals a violation of employment discrimination law against black employees taking managerial positions at the Wet Seal store. The lawsuits filed against the company, on the one hand, differ from other numerous cases uncovering discriminatory behaviors. One the other hand, the single cases of brining complaints to the court can be…

  • Systemic Racism in the US: Systemic Racism and America Today

    Discrimination in the US is an issue that has been dealt with for decades; however, there are no signs of it ending. Although personal discrimination cannot be eliminated, systemic discrimination can be stopped with adequate efforts. Every American citizen requires an equal opportunity when it comes to utilizing the US systems because they pay taxes…

  • Examples of Racism in The Great Gatsby

    Table of Contents Examples of Racism in The Great Gatsby: Essay Introduction Examples of Racism in The Great Gatsby: Essay Main Body Examples of Racism in The Great Gatsby: Essay Conclusion Works Cited Examples of Racism in The Great Gatsby: Essay Introduction The novel “The Great Gatsby” by Scott Fitzgerald is a very symbolistic piece…

  • Griggs vs Duke Power Company: Discrimination Case

    In Griggs v. Duke Power Company case, African American applicants proved that the company violates the Civil Rights Act while hiring in prestigious positions. In particular, the statistical data showed that the human resource management of the company required from candidates the obligatory presence of the Higher Education Diploma and passing tests on the graduate…

  • The Discrimination of Employees: Nurse’s Case

    Table of Contents Introduction Facts Related to the Case Laws and Ethics Evidence-Based Precautions for the Organization Outlined Policy Changes Proposed Human Resource Changes Conclusion References Introduction The enactment of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was meant to streamline the relationship between employees and employers by minimizing instances of discrimination in…

  • Racism: “The White Man’s Burden” by Rudyard Kipling

    Social Darwinism is a sociological theory, according to which the laws of natural selection and the struggle for survival, identified by Charles Darwin in nature, apply to relationships in human society. Social Darwinism was especially popular from the end of the 19th century until the end of the Second World War, although some critics believe…

  • Discrimination in the Workplace: Case Study

    Discrimination Employers are prohibited from discriminating against persons aged 40 years and over in hiring, discharge, compensation terms, conditions and privileges of employment {the age discrimination of employment} It is unnecessary to impose certain age limits for certain profession if evidence shows the ability to perform certain job significantly. Thus employers are prohibited against imposing…

  • Police Shooting and Issue of Discrimination

    The increased number of police patrols in low-income communities is justified by the more complex criminal environment. However, a higher number of patrols means more crimes are reported, which does not always correspond to reality. Less police focus on wealthier neighborhoods may mean that they do not notice the proportion of crimes committed there. Such…

  • Symbolism and Racism in Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”

    Exploring the issues of the racisms in the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” cannot be separated from the use of symbolism since symbolism has been used as the vessel by which racism is expressed in an indirect manner that allows the reader to explore the meaning behind such symbols, Harper Lee may not have had…