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Sex Discrimination and Career Advancement, 2007.
A review of the literature concerning sex discrimination in career advancement.
3,367 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper discusses how there is no stopping the current and continuous trend of professional women's entry into the workplace and up the corporate ladder. It looks at how gender stereotypes continue to exist and conflict with the need of the times to modify these stereotypes. The paper contends that, with half of the total workforce in the hands of women and women achievers, companies must resort to gender desegregation and realize the objectives of the Civil Right Acts of 1964, which have yet to be implemented in earnest. The paper also argues that women, as well as men, who unconsciously perpetuate gender stereotypes themselves at work as well as outside of the workplace, should come to terms with the issue.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Findings and Analysis
Summary and Conclusion
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"That invisible barrier, called the glass ceiling and which limited female achievers' bid for career advancement, was not their creation (Goodson as qtd in USA Today 2000). Yet women with similar or comparable education and experience or achievement still earn less than men in work organizations. A missing link or the absent ingredient, between performance and a just payoff, was identified as women's own ability to comfortably and consistently draw the attention they deserve to the contributions they made or gave. Findings of a study conducted on 322 male and female executives showed that women were less comfortable in promoting themselves than men. "
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Racial Discrimination, 2005.
This paper is a literature review of racial discrimination in the history of the U.S., mainly against blacks, and the laws introduced to eliminate such discrimination.
3,875 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper commences the history of racial discrimination laws with the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which outlawed discriminatory practices against blacks; post Civil-War legislatures desired the unification of the country and attempted to reconcile the living conditions for Black Freedmen. The author pointed out that the New Deal was important because it created a social accountability system, which had not existed and eliminated some of the social, political and economic problems, although the exclusionary zoning of this period proliferated the idea of segregation. The paper relates that the Civil Rights Movement and the Brown decision were pivotal because they set a precedence for the equal treatment of blacks at public facilities.
Table of Contents
Literature Review
Civil Rights Act of 1866
Racial Zoning Laws
The New Deal and Federal Government Discriminatory Housing Polices
Federal Policy after WWII
Events Leading to the Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
Review of Key Debates and Lessons Learned
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"Paulson goes on to state that the presidential vetoes and the overall message sent by President Johnson persuaded republicans that a constitutional amendment would be the only way to ensure the civil rights of White Unionists and Black freedmen living in the South. Furthermore, they thought the amendment was necessary to avoid a future Democratic-controlled Congress from abolishing the Civil Rights Act or other important wartime legislation. The result of these efforts was the fourteenth amendment, which the author describes as complex, disingenuous and using ambiguous language."
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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, 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
From the Paper
"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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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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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
From the Paper
"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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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.
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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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American Ethnic Literature, 2008.
Looks at what is meant by the genre of American ethnic literature.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that ethnic authors use their personal experiences to illustrate the troubles and discrimination they have faced in an attempt to gain the understanding of readers and to perhaps change some long-held ideals and falsehoods. The paper then points out that American ethnic literature is a strong and vital part of American literature. The paper uses the writings of prize-wining African-American women to exemplify American ethnic literature: Poet Gwendolyn Brooks (Pulitzer Prize for Poetry), Alice Walker (Pulitzer Prize) and Toni Morrison (Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize).
From the Paper
"Another perspective all ethnic literatures seem to share are their views of traditional American values, such as equality and freedom, and that is not surprising. Ethnic writers, like anyone else, desire those values, but it is difficult to support them traditionally when they are not applied to your race or circumstances, and much of their writing reflects that. Alice Walker's "Everyday Use" is an excellent example of these values, and how they are missing in many ethnic lives. She writes, "I never had an education myself. After second grade the school was closed down.""
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Age Discrimination, 2002.
An analysis of age discrimination.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper analyzes age discrimination, keeping in view employment laws. It discusses the reasons behind age discrimination and what has been done to curtail it. The paper explains how age discrimination lawsuits are particularly damaging to employers. It shows how discrimination may cost an employer a lot of money to discriminate on the basis of age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects older workers or job applicants against ageism. The paper concludes that since there is value in older workers, there is no need to hurt them by excluding them from the workforce.
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Sex Discrimination at Work, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of sex discrimination in the workplace.
2,288 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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In this essay, the writer examines the subject of sex discrimination at work and the writer argues that gender discrimination stems from the patriarchal system. The writer looks at socialization and claims that discrimination in the workplace is just a continuation of the children's social upbringing. The writer claims that the problem of favoring man over woman is deeply-rooted in our society. Further, the writer maintains that patriarchal socialization is so great and so complete, that gender discrimination is frequently unconscious. The writer concludes that discrimination will probably continue for some time into the future, but if women make as much progress in the next 40 years as they made since the 1960s, conditions in the workplace will be much better for them.
Outline:
How Did It Start?
Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: What's Stopping Women?
What is the Problem?
What is the Glass Ceiling?
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Patriarchal societies are always male-centered. In literature, for example, including movies and TV, the male experience is considered the human experience. Until only about 20 years ago, schools taught that male pronouns were always to be used when referring to people in mixed groups. If there were 39 girls and only one boy, for example, the male pronoun was "proper" English (as in "The student will put his pencils and his books in his desk at 3:15 and get ready to go home"). This kind of male-centered message says that females are unimportant and negligible. It implies that men are human beings and women are something other. Women's work and contributions, as a result, are devalued, belittled, and often invisible. The domestic work that women do, usually unpaid, is not even defined as work. For years, schoolteachers, almost always women, were hopeful that more men would enter the field of teaching because it would help them (the female teachers) to gain respect and better pay."
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Age Discrimination in the Workforce, 2001.
Discusses stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against older employees (40+). 1967 Age Discrimination Employment Act; recent ADEA lawsuits; theoretical issues; suggested solutions.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"Robert Butler, the first director of the National Institute on Aging, coined the term "ageism" in 1969 and likened it to other forms of bigotry such as racism and sexism (Robinson, 1994). Butler defined ageism as "a process of systematic stereotyping and discrimination against people because they are old" (Robinson, 1994). Today, ageism is more broadly defined as any prejudice or discrimination against or in favor of an age group (Robinson, 1994)."
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