Abstract
The paper relates that in 2001, a group of women in Northern California filed the largest class action suit in US history against Wal Mart. The paper explains that they accused the company of systematically discriminating against women in pay and promotion; they won in 2004 and won again on appeal in 2007. This paper discusses the case as well as the underlying societal influences that involve national culture and women's roles in society.

From the Paper
"In June of 2001, six women in Northern California filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against Wal Mart in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. As part of that lawsuit, the women requested class action status so that the trial would actually cover all women working at Wal Mart at that time. This was a very daring maneuver. The discrimination the women claimed was based on Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which makes it illegal to discriminate in the workplace on the basis of race, color, religion, sex and national origin.(1)"

Tags:gender, discrimination, walmart

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This argumentative paper deals with the issues surrounding today's struggle to get into colleges and how race is involved in this process.
Table of Contents
Introduction of Affirmative Action and how it relates to today and the college application process.
History and evolution of Affirmative Action
Causes for Affirmative Action
Pros of Affirmative Action
Cons of Affirmative Action
Theories of how to maintain diversity while eliminating Affirmative Action
Resolutions

From the Paper
"Year after year as high school seniors apply to colleges they are turned away from their school of choice and are forced to watch silently as a less qualified person takes their spot. These students are not turned away because of their test scores, or because they do not have good grades. They are not pushed away from their dream college for a lack of community service or extra-curricular activities. Contrary to the usual reasons for not being accepted into colleges, these students are denied the chance of higher education because of what basically comes down to their skin color. One might assume that racial discrimination ended in the 1960's with the Civil Rights Act, but that person would be wrong. Perfectly qualified students are being rejected by college admissions time and time again for students who are less qualified, but are ethnically diverse. Affirmative action is often used on college campuses in order to maintain diversity among the student population, as well as to furnish opportunities of higher education to minorities who would have otherwise been unable to attend college. Yet, many students believe that affirmative action has outlived its intended purpose, and that granting preferences towards anybody for anything other than his or her own academic merit is a form of discrimination in itself, a sort of reverse discrimination. Although some schools are slowly ridding themselves of this practice, affirmative action still exists throughout the college world. Should this trend of "dissolving" affirmative action continue, or do minorities still need the help getting into post-secondary institutions that affirmative action provides? Or, is there some sort of middle ground that can be reached?"

Tags:admissions, african, american, college, discrimination, university

Abstract
This essay takes its basis from the comment of one politician regarding his "reservations" about homosexuals in the police force. It argues the moral implications of discriminating against gay men and women as projected into the greater community. Highlights outdated beliefs and humanitarian arguments.

From the Paper
"The Victorian Police Minister's comments regarding his "great reservations about gays and lesbians in our police force" has been met with public outrage. So too has the Police Force's threat to sack three police members who responded to the Police Minister's comments. However, these comments and threatened sackings have a much more widespread implication for our society than momentary outrage. They have an implication for homosexuals in our community on a whole and not just homosexuals in the police force."

Tags:argumentative, editor, homosexuality, letter

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In the United States, the public school system is intended to provide comparable degrees of schooling for all students, regardless of the social or the economic backgrounds of the students. However, many sociologists that study the structure of the American public school system find that there is a direct correlation between the social and the economic status of the students in the public school system and the quality of the education provided. This correlation indicates that, while the public education system in the United States is supposed to provide identical educational standards for all students, that those students who are in areas with a higher standard of living will receive a better degree of education. This paper examines the correlation with the intention of demonstrating to the reader that the public education system in the United States provides discriminating education according to social and/or economic conditions for all students.

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The writer of this well-researched paper contends and explains why discrimination in the workforce is a growing problem that has affected thousands of organizations, large and small operating in today's global marketplace. This paper defines discrimination in the workplace as any type of behavior, action, belief, value or attitude that impacts another individual in a negative manner, that is based on one's racial identity, gender, sex, disability status, age or some other personal factor. This paper cites the many laws and acts that have been enacted to protect individuals from various forms discrimination. The most basic law that protects employees from discrimination on the job is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits job discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, age, gender, religious belief or national origin. The paper also details the impact of affirmative action in the workplace. Depending on the organization, affirmative action is necessary in an environment where one population or subgroup of people has been continually underrepresented or disadvantaged. This paper analyzes the impact these laws have on human resource departments. Human resource departments have an obligation under the law to inform all employees of their legal rights relating to discrimination in the workplace.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Discrimination
Discrimination Laws
Affirmative Action in the Workplace
Human Resources and Discrimination
Conclusions/Recommendations
References

From the Paper
"Affirmative action may be necessary in an employment environment where one population or subgroup of people has been continually underrepresented or disadvantaged. It truly depends on the organization. It can be a means of protecting certain classes or groups of people and ensuring that everyone in the workplace is afforded the same access to employment and the same employment opportunities. It is not designed to be a form of reverse discrimination. There is adequate evidence suggesting that discrimination still exists in the workplace. Until discrimination is completely abolished and is no longer an issue, a need for affirmative action programs and other programs geared toward eliminating inequities continues."

Tags:law, rights, affirmative, action, discrimination, racism, sex, labor

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This study takes a detailed look at the laws and regulations pertaining to labor discrimination, the Equal Pay Act and how labor discrimination is a function of todays labor market. The paper also
examines the reality of gender discrimination in today's world and work force. The paper examines the laws and policy related matters as well as the theoretical positions of researchers and research findings in this area of study.

Outline:
Objective
Definition of Labor Market Discrimination
Background to the Study
Introduction
Examination of Equal Pay
Sex Discrimination Act
Gender Equality and the Role Of Law
Theoretical Perspectives Examined
Comparable Worth
Examination of the Theorists
Discussion
Bibliography

From the Paper
"On January 9, 2009 it was reported by Jim Abrams in the work entitled: "House Approves Bill to Fight Wage Discrimination" that the "House Democrats...energized by the prospects of a pro-labor president...marked the first week of the new Congress...by pushing through two bills to help workers, particularly women, who are victims of discrimination." Abrams relates that this act would effectively reverse the 2007 Supreme Court decision concerning the allotted time in which a worker is allowed to file a wage discrimination previously limited to 180 days of the "first decision to pay that worker less, even if the person was unaware of the pay disparity." (2009)
"The previous decision arose from a case in which Lilly Ledbetter, a supervisor at a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant located in Gadsden Alabama sued the company over pay discrimination "when she learned, shortly before retiring after a 19-year career there, that she earned less than any male supervisor. A jury ruled in her favor, but the Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, threw out her complaint, saying she had failed to sue within the 180-day deadline after a discriminatory pay decision was made." (Abrams, 2009)"

Tags:discrimination, federal, law, employer, equality, justice, employee, male, female, wage

Abstract
This paper examines religious discrimination in the public schools, citing that this has been an issue that has existed since the beginning of society in the United States. The paper further notes that racial discrimination and discrimination based on gender have been the most discussed forms of discriminatory practices, however since religious discrimination has also been of primary concern throughout society, especially in relation to those of religious faiths other than Christianity. The paper concludes by stating that the separation of church and state became a guiding principle in the public school system.

From the Paper
"Discrimination has been an issue that has existed since the beginning of society in the United States in one form or another. Racial discrimination and discrimination based on gender have been the most discussed forms of discriminatory practices since the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Religious discrimination has also been of primary concern throughout society, especially in relation to those of religious faiths other than Christianity. This is perhaps because the founders of the nation supported this religious philosophy and the bulk of Americans have continued to practice the Christian faith as well. Yet, the founding fathers believed..."

Tags:religious, discrimination, schools

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In this article, the writer examines the history of laws that prevent discrimination in the United States on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, physical this ability and age by employers. It examines implications of these laws on the actions of employers as it relates to hiring, promotion, termination, training, and other opportunities for other actions involving applicants and employees.

From the Paper
"According to an essay published online by the Cornell University Law School, employment discrimination laws in the United States seek to prevent discrimination based on a variety of factors including age sex religion national origin and physical disability. Employers must comply with a variety of laws regulating the equal employment opportunity that impact employment decisions as diverse as decisions about the placement of help wanted ads to the value of pension benefits for employees and retirees. There is also a growing body of ..."

Tags:Discrimination, discrimination laws, employment, federal law, state law, Americans with disabilities act, age discrimination in employment act, equal employment opportunity commission, Americans with disabilities act, equal rights, civil rights, complains

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This paper argues that Canadian homosexuals face institutional discrimination. This prejudice upholds stereotypes of gays as well as impacts their ability to have equal rights in a free society. Institutional discrimination as a term is defined and applied to the current situation faced by homosexuals in Canada. The author contends that although overt discrimination against homosexuals is disappearing, institutional discrimination maintains the status quo.

From the Paper
"Overt discrimination against homosexuals seems to be disappearing. However, homosexual people in Canada still don't have the same access to institutions that other Canadians do. This would seem to indicate that homosexual Canadians are facing a high degree of institutional discrimination. Institutional discrimination is defined as the policies and or behaviours of an institution that negatively impact subordinate and or minority groups in a society (Pincus 1996: 186). Institutional discrimination of homosexuals is basically used to maintain the dominant status of heterosexuals in Canadian society by excluding homosexuals from these institutions. In order to become full and equal members of Canadian society homosexuals need to be able to be a part of any institution they wish."

Tags:institutional, discrimination, homosexuals

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In this article, the writer points out that women are discriminated against in the workplace with lower salaries and fewer promotions compared to men, regardless of the education or experience they have. The writer questions why people take employers to court for discrimination. The writer notes that before discussing how women are discriminated against it is important to understand why discrimination is wrong.

From the Paper
"Four out of ten American women visit one of Wal-Mart's stores weekly ... Yet Wal-Mart is not only a horrifyingly stingy employer: Many workers say it is also a sexist one. Wal-Mart is not the only business discrimination against women. Five different areas of discrimination are race, sex, religion, age, and disability. Another large company that discriminates against women is Boeing."

Tags:discrimination, women, workplace