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Discrimination Against Disabled People, 2005.
A review of an article by Bickenbach on discrimination against disabled people.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper evaluates and assesses a text by Bickenbach that deals with approaches to disability. The author argues that the current 'civil rights' approach is not enough although it has achieved a lot in fighting discrimination against the disabled. The author also argues that a more 'distributive justice' approach is needed now. The essay argues against Bickenbach's point of view.
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Discrimination of the Disabled, 2002.
A discussion on the inadequacies of the 'Americans with Disabilities Act' (ADA) in 1990, a landmark legislation.
3,020 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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The following paper examines how people with disabilities in America are not being provided with enough special facilities to prevent any kind of discrimination as a result of their handicap. The writer makes reference to examples in education and employment, where discrimination for disabled people still exists.
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?It is important to mention here that discrimination exists in almost every field and while it is more prevalent in some areas than others, nonetheless the fact remains that most institutions and fields are plagued by cases of discrimination. The most disturbing thing about ADA is not the loophole that exists in its implementation but the public reaction to the cost of providing facilities to disabled people. It is quite unsettling to see that majority of Americans view ADA and such other legislation as a burden on the taxpayers? money. Honestly speaking, whether we admit it or not, the truth is that public?s negative reaction to these laws is posing the greatest hurdle in its effective implementation.?
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Discrimination Against the Disabled in Sports, 2000.
An examination of the extent and evolution of legal protection of the disabled in amateur athletics, including eligibility, funding, age requirements, litigation, employment and some non-sports aspects.
5,625 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 53 sources, $ 135.95
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"Discrimination Against Disabled People by Athletic Venues, High
School Athletic Conferences and the NCAA
This research paper examines the extent of legal protection presently afforded to disabled persons involved in high school and college athletics. The primary focus is upon amateur athletics but cases in the field of professional sports are mentioned where they provide relevant precedents for amateur athletics.
The legal protection afforded disabled persons generally and in sports has been considerably expanded during the past two decades, primarily as a result of the enactment of two federal statutes, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1993 (ADA). Through the interpretations made by the courts, primarily federal courts, as to the scope and..."
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Americans With Disabilities Act, 1992.
An analysis of the act opposing discrimination against the disabled including public services and employment.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
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"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a major legislative advancement for those with disabilities who have either been discriminated against or not had the opportunity to participate in activities, jobs, or places where disabilities prohibited them. The Act encompasses a variety of areas including: employment, public services, public accommodations and services, transportation and telecommunications. It is a broad-based law enacted to help ensure that those disabled (in any manner) have the same rights and opportunities as those not disabled and that appropriate accommodations (without imposing an undue hardship) be made for those with disabilities. Through its explanations in the notes section, Congress has tried to cover all applicable circumstances and examples in how the disabled should be treated and accommodated."
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Employment Discrimination, 2004.
This paper defines ?employment discrimination? and identifies the sections of the society most likely to become its victims.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that the most important legislation in connection with employment discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which clearly states that employers cannot discriminate of sex, color, or race. The author points out that, as long as a person is able and willing to work, he or she cannot be discriminated against, provided their skills match the job for which they have applied. The paper reviews six rules, which should be part of every employment evaluation process: consistency, bias suppression, accuracy, correctability, representativeness, and ethicality.
Table of Contents
Definition: Employment Discrimination
Discrimination on the Basis of Sex
Discrimination on the Basis of Race
Age Discrimination
Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
Rules of Evaluation
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"Discrimination on the basis of race is a very old issue and concern. Organizations today try their best to minimize risks of discrimination, on the basis of racial background, but the problem still exists and it plagues our organizational culture in the United States. Racial discrimination is obvious and thus can be easily detected; almost 78 percent of working Americans believe that their employers discriminate on the basis of race. One of my very close friends became victim of reverse discrimination when she was denied a job she deserved on the basis of company?s fixed quota for minorities. While Debra is extremely bright and quite a diligent worker, she was denied an entry level job at JC Penny and instead a black woman, slightly older than herself, got that job simply because the company had a policy of hiring as many black employees in a year as whites."
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Labor Market Discrimination, 2002.
This paper discusses various types of discrimination in the labor market, especially discrimination against women.
2,810 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper defines discrimination as an insidious factor, which prevents one or more individuals from getting the same treatment, remuneration, and opportunities that others who belong to the same category, with the same qualifications, the same abilities and capabilities get from a business enterprise, whether private or government-owned. The author points out that, in corporate discussions, men have a tendency to interrupt women and to decide on the agenda more than women interrupt men or decide on discussion topics; women?s interruptions are seen as violations of norms of subservient behavior; whereas, men?s interruptions are encouraged. The paper relates that gender discrimination is illegal according to the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which covers employers with 15 or more full-time or part-time employers and prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing and other conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Types of Discrimination in the Labor Market
Wage Discrimination
Occupational Discrimination
Human Capital Discrimination
Case Study: Discrimination Cases Against Wal-Mart
Gender Discrimination - Definition
How Gender Bias Influences the Wages of Women
Wage Disparity
Illegality of Pay Discrimination
Economic Disparities by Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
Women?s Working Conditions
Glass Ceiling
Sexual harassment
Impact of Gender Discrimination ? Gender and Production Possibilities
Solutions:
Government Acts ? Civil Rights Acts Affirmative Action
Conclusion
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"Wal-Mart, the biggest supermarket in the United States has had its fair share of lawsuits involving racial discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination and other employment problems. The costliest is a class suit, which, if won by the accusers, could result in Wal-Mart paying hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to some 700,000 women workers. The women hope to be able to ?shatter the largest glass ceiling, at Wal-Mart,? dismantle procedures and practices and allow women workers better options at work."
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Discrimination in the Modern Workplace, 2001.
This paper takes a look at the issue of discrimination of employees in a workplace. It defines what discrimination is and examines different forms of discrimination.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The writer of this paper addresses this sensitive issue which has come to light more due to the globalization of many companies. The paper examines different forms of discrimination such as race, sex, national origin, religion, age and disability. It also looks at manners in which one can be discriminated against.
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"With the 21st century workplace ahead of us and a country full of diversity surrounding us, the changing ethnic, racial, age, and gender composition of the workforce will become more evident in the years to come. This modern workplace will bring in a group of diverse employees to accompany tighter labor markets and changing worker demographics. These changes in the modern workplace will have important implications for employers across the country. ?High skills and knowledge are important to American firms competing in a global economy.? (Dresser, 1996) As always, the best measure of a employee or potential employee is skills and knowledge. But we all know that it doesn?t always work that way. And, while the U.S. workforce as a whole has a higher educational level than ever, some problems evolving in the modern workplace are clear; discrimination is part of the problem. All the greater knowledge and skills level the United States is welcoming is coming to employers in all new packages."
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Discrimination in the Workplace, 2006.
This in-depth paper analyzes the issue of discrimination in the workplace, while supplying a comprehensive evaluation to key issues relevant to this topic.
3,067 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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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
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"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."
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Role Transition and Disability, 2004.
Discusses role transition after disability with reference to disability management.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the transitions that individuals often go through as they leave one role and assume another role. In particular, the paper focuses on role transition and disability management after a disability.
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"Blake E Ashforth has argued that as individuals exit one role and enter into another they experience a number of changes that interact with an individual's global self-identity. Many role transitions are spurred or accompanied by psychological motives whereas others are seen by Ashforth as necessitated by changing life circumstances. The subject is of significance to individuals working in the field of disability management. Laura Trupin Douglas Sebesta and Edward Yelin noted that many disabled individuals in the workforce..."
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The Construction of Disability, 2008.
An analysis of the history of the construction of the normative with regards to disability.
1,217 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores how normalcy and disability are constructed, with particular reference to the field of education. It argues that the construction of the "normative" is a manifestation of social and cultural power "written" upon the bodies of people with and without disabilities by medical authority. It explores issues of discrimination, as well as concepts of the medical and social models of disability to better understand how disability construction has historically occurred and continues to define disability in an inequitable way today.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The "Normative" as a Discriminatory Cultural Construct
Assessment of Disability and the Medical Model of Disability
Analysis
From the Paper
"As the above discussion indicates, there is considerable reason to be concerned at one's being assessed as possessing a disability. First, it is necessary to recognize that while such assessments are often arbitrary, they nonetheless produce considerable cultural meaning that has historically been applied in a discriminatory fashion. Second, it must be acknowledged that this discriminatory process has - in its implied construction of a "normative" or standard of normalcy - clear analogues to discriminatory practices that have historically reinforced sex, race and gender discrimination."
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Discrimination in the Workplace, 2007.
A discussion on discrimination against homosexuals in the workplace.
1,907 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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The paper examines discrimination in the workplace as it relates to homosexuals. The research indicates that workplace discrimination against homosexuals does occur and that such discrimination can have lasting effects. The paper examines how there is no federal law that prohibits discrimination against homosexuals in the workplace, however many states have laws against such discrimination. The paper includes a survey of questions related to homosexual discrimination in the workplace. The survey indicates that human resource managers are concerned about discrimination based on sexual orientation and believe that companies should have anti-discrimination policies that are inclusive of sexual orientation.
Outline:
Introduction
Defining Discrimination Against Homosexuals In The Workplace
Discrimination Against Homosexuals In The Workplace
Survey
Findings of this Survey
Conclusion
References
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"Although the federal government has been slow to act regarding federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, there are several state and local governments that have legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. In fact, at least 12 states and Washington, D.C. have laws that ban discrimination based on sexual orientation (Horvath & Ryan 2003). In addition, there is a executive order that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation within the federal government (Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace)."
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Beauty and Discrimination in Modern Society, 2002.
A discussion on how beauty discrimination is similar to racial or sexual discrimination.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay will argue that such discrimination is logically analogous to racial or sexual discrimination. However, this discrimination becomes morally justifiable if we acknowledge that human relations are also generally economic relations.
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Obesity and Discrimination, 2002.
A discussion of weight-based discrimination and harassment.
4,879 words (approx. 19.5 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 124.95
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This paper looks at how bias against overweight and obese individuals is perhaps the last form of acceptable discrimination. It shows how overweight people are subject to both subtle and blatant forms of discrimination, from childhood to adulthood and how discrimination occurs in family, social and professional situations as well. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to the issue of obesity and discrimination, drawing on diverse literature from fields including psychology, law, pediatrics and economics. The extent of discrimination is explored through a critical survey and integration of current research on the social and professional effects of obesity.
Outline
Introduction
Definition of Terms
Statistics on the Overweight and Obese
Effects of Weight-based Discrimination
Reasons Behind the Discrimination
Advocacy for the Overweight and Obese
Conclusion
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"Roehling (1999) believes that most weight-based discrimination stems from the fact that we "tend to blame overweight people for their condition." Discrimination based on weight is seen as more acceptable because, unlike race or gender, people see bodyweight as a choice, not an immutable characteristic (Roehling 2002). This argument stems from the misconception that obesity is a voluntary condition, that overweight people could lose weight simply if they stopped eating and shored up their willpower (Solovay 2000). However, research has since shown that this is not true, and that obesity is caused by a variety of genetic, psychological, physiological and even environmental factors. These could include a deficiency in leptin hormones and the "thrifty gene." In fact, trying to lose weight is often accompanied by significant health risks (Roehling 2002)."
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Positive Discrimination and Racism, 2007.
A discussion regarding whether positive discrimination (affirmative action) is essential in order to eradicate racism and discrimination against Asians and Blacks.
5,512 words (approx. 22.0 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 134.95
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This research paper explores affirmative action policies and makes the case that the adoption of affirmative action policies would defeat the original intent of racial discrimination laws. The paper supports the position that affirmative action is a bad idea and that it has the potential to reverse the progress made in regards to ending discrimination against blacks and Asians in the UK.
Outline:
The Controversy
Affirmative Action in the UK
The Effects of Affirmative Action in the United States
Affirmative Action in India and Brazil
Heart of the Problem
Solutions
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"However, that is not to say that quotas do not have their place. Areas that are apparently "white" dominated need to be aware of the situation so that they can make a conscious effort to correct the situation. However, instead of being mandated and threatened with economic sanctions, partnering efforts between the private sector and government need to be initiated that specifically address the problem. Partnership between business and government is the key to the solution, not shifting all of the burden to the private sector. The manner in which the current proposal is written shifts the lion's share of responsibility from the government to the private sector. This type of blaming and shirking of responsibility will place an undue burden on the private sector that could have the effect of stunting economic growth. Business and government need to see affirmative action as a partnership rather than a mandate. "
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Discrimination, 2002.
A look at the issue of discrimination in the American educational system with an empahsis on the discrimination faced by Hispanic-Americans.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses discrimination in American public and higher education, especially in regard to Hispanic-Americans. Focusing upon distinctive ethnic learning styles, the paper concludes that many Hispanic-American students suffer academic discrimination because teachers don't understand how important ethnic learning styles are to a student's success.
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