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Equal Education Opportunities Act, 2003.
A discussion regarding the Equal Education Opportunities act.
1,793 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the right to equal education. The paper reports that education plays a huge role in the personal growth and development of any individual, as well as in the growth and development of economies and whole nations.
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Introduction
The Equal Education Opportunities Act of 1974
Implications for Teachers and the English Language Learners
Conclusion
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"Meanwhile, aside from the fact that many children have had the strong desire to study, there have been a lot of issues concerning the approaches to make use of the said right. Standardization on who, where and when can one avail of the said rights. There have been questions about the legalities and the documents that needed to be passed so as to provide proof that one is legitimate to enjoy such rights. Thus, apart from the enjoyment that this right has given to people, there are those who experienced chaos and confusion. This is because there are states in the US where there are strict guidelines as to which school follows the said Equal Education Opportunity Act and which children can only avail of that. The main reasons for imposing such limitations are the unavailability of teachers and/or facilities and rooms to accommodate possible huge number of enrollees. Meanwhile, there are some states who are very lenient in accepting students who are trying to avail of their rights to be educated, as stated in the Equal Education Opportunities Act of 1974. Hence, in as much as the US government would want to implement a fair and legit education opportunity for all, there are still some who complained that there is unfair or unequal treatment with the way the policy is being implemented."
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Equal Employment Opportunity Act, 2002.
A discussion of inequalities in the work place and discrimination against women and the over fifties.
2,126 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines how America, one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries in the world, has not achieved equal opportunities for certain groups of people and how discrimination still exists at all levels. It focuses on the Equal Opportunity Employment Act (EEO) as it relates to women and people over the age of fifty. It discusses how the EEO act should be applied and enforced by employers and looks at methods in which human resources professionals should structure their EEO Policy in accordance with the law. Proper implementation of EEO regulations will help to ensure a diverse work force, which can lead to increased competitiveness, innovation and a spark in thought leadership which is unarguably a necessity in today?s global marketplace.
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"Women make roughly seventy-six cents for every dollar a man earns. Relatevely women are worse off than men in terms of unemployment, education and occupational distribution despite laws such as the EEO that seek to eradicate such disparities. Research reveals that men represent ninety-five percent of senior level executiives among the top one thousand publicly held firms. Yet, women comprise of half the population and more women than men are recievng collegiate degrees. Why are women still unable to break through the glass ceiling? Gender discrimination in the workplace has been attributed to gender-role socialization, personal values and prejudices and differential education and training."
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Affirmative Action and Equal Education, 2004.
An evaluation of affirmative action?s ability to provide equal educational opportunity for low-income minority students.
3,495 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper examines how statistical data on affirmative action programs in American institutions of higher learning seems to suggest that affirmative action policies have helped to increase cultural and racial diversity on college campuses. It looks at how minority students have made significant gains in approaching representative populations at American colleges and universities. It also explores how current affirmative action policies do not substantially assist low-income minority students in attaining admission to college and how affirmative action programs that consider only minority status as a factor in determining admission do not benefit low-income minority students.
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"Statistically, gender may also play a role in minority utilization of American higher education. According to the American Council on Education (2002), African American and Hispanic females attend colleges and universities at a higher rate than African American and Hispanic males. The last twenty-five years has also seen an increase in the population of white females attending college (American Council on Education, 2002). The gender gap in college attendance for minorities is significant in that affirmative action would seem, on the surface, to be more successful in drawing female minority populations to American colleges and universities than it is in drawing male minority populations. Whatever the answer may be to the question of unsymmetrical gender statistics concerning minority enrollment at institutions of higher learning, the result is the same: lack of true diversity within the educational institution?s population."
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Equal Education, 2004.
This paper examines education in America from an equality point of view.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper looks at whether students are afforded equal education opportunities in America. The writer examines the problems of those not receiving an adequate education and discusses how this will affect their future employment opportunities. In this article, the writer also explores how this problem can be rectified.
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"In Brown v Topeka Board of Education in the Supreme Court ruled that education must be equal for all students, but sadly that is far from true today. As America moves from an industrial society into a post-industrial one, the skills needed to find work and to have the opportunities for a successful career require education, but education of a different sort than was provided in the past. Today is the age of technology and the communications age. Those who cannot communicate fluently will be left far behind. Sadly ... "
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Educational Opportunities in the U.S., 2004.
A discussion of Jonathan Kozol's book, "Savage Inequalities", and Toni Cade Bambara's story, "The Lesson", regarding poor public school education in impoverished urban areas.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the problem of providing equal standards in the United States public education system for every child living in the country, regardless of race, religion, or class, as stipulated by law. The paper points out that schools in impoverished, mostly urban areas are far inferior to those in more well-to-do areas. The paper analyzes this phenomenon by closely examining Jonathan Kozol's "Savage Inequalities", a factual look at inner city schools, and the fictional story "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara. The paper concludes that the inequality is due to an unfair allocation of funding, and this in turn makes it much more difficult for underprivileged children to succeed.
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"Another proof of the extreme racism involved is the reaction to every request made to desegregate the school systems. Parents of white children do not want to allow their children to attend schools with the minority children because many of them fear it would lower the level of the education their children receive. Studies have proved that desegregation would actually have the opposite effect because when surrounded by over-achievers, the under-achievers may be inspired to work harder, therefore succeeding more than ever before. That is the true fear of suburban parents, and it is a fear they will not soon admit to. The reason desegregation has not yet occurred is because, naturally, every parent wants what is best for their child, but a school with children of all different backgrounds means ultimately more rivalry in the business world. "
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Gender Equality in Education, 2002.
Discusses how the educational system is so built that it is almost impossible to wipe out gender inequality.
1,833 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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A paper outlining how there is still a gendergap in public education, regardless of the attempts by administrations to refute the claim. This paper explains how gender inequality is still rampant in our schools today. It shows that though many situations where boys are preferred over girls are unintentional, the fact remains that time has not caused us to become blind to gender in the classroom.
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"Gender gaps in education ?have in most cases been eliminated and, in others, have significantly decreased,? according to ?Trends in Educational Equity of Girls and Women,? a report requested by Congress and released April 25, 2000 by the National Center for Education Studies. Girls appear to have fewer problems in early grades than boys do and consistently outperform boys in reading and writing, the report continues. The NCES states that young women continue to lag behind males in mathematics and science achievement in high school and are less likely to major in those fields in college. They also report that high school girls have higher educational goals than boys have and are more likely to enroll in college in the fall semester after graduating from high school. These females are then more likely to complete their bachelor?s degree within five years, compared to their male counterparts."
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"Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996", 2002.
A discussion of the significant impact this act had on the organization and role of the state governments.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, $ 36.95
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This paper outlines how the "Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996" was implemented in order to better serve members of public assistance programs,welfare and social security recipients, child support recipients and foster families. The components of the legislation are presented and discussed, such as the requirement of state governments to implement an automated data collection system, requirements for companies related to wage information, laws of personal disclosure, and other means of ensuring that individuals and families receive money they are entitled to.
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"Changes in fiscal or organizational policy can have a significant impact on corporate and governmental outlook and effectiveness. This was the case with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. It caused major changes in the organization and role of the state governments. Its impact was significant.
"The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 was enacted as a method of better serving members of public assistance programs including welfare families, users of SSI, foster children, and children of ?dead beat dads?. However, the Act made such large changes in the organization and fiscal systems between the federal, state and private organizations, which had a significant impact on individual state governments that were caught in the middle."
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Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, 2002.
An argumentative essay proposing a reform to the current welfare benefits in the United States
993 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The author argues that change in welfare benefits in 1996 has increased social problems among the poor, women, and children. Warnings about some of the problems that might ensue were ignored in a rush to bring about change, with the attitude that all that was needed was a way to force people off the welfare rolls and into jobs. One controversial element of the reform is a cut-off of aid after five years, which has ended the dependency on welfare. With this in mind, the author argues that at the same time hunger, homelessness, and misery has increased. The author strongly believes that the five year cut-off period will continue to increase social problems rather than helping to reduce them.
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"It has been believed for some time that there was a need for welfare reform, though how to achieve this and what a different welfare system would entail has been the subject of considerable argument. The current approach has been labeled mean-spirited and misdirected by critics who see in it as an attack not on welfare cheats or even on the bureaucracy administering welfare but on those least able to fight back or to succeed without government assistance, namely women and children and the truly needy poor. The Republicans state that they are placing incentives in the law to get people off the welfare rolls, incentives that will make it more attractive to have a job than to be on welfare, and incentives to prevent socially undesirable problems such as illegitimate births by women and girls seeking increased welfare payments or believing that they can have children because the government will subsidize their behavior."
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Equal Rights, Equal Obligations, Equal Opportunities, 2000.
This essay discusses women in the military and the law.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the legal basis of the situation of women in the military, and relevant court cases such as Hoyt v. Florida, Taylor v. Louisiana, US vs. St. Clair, Rostker v. Goldberg, Craig v. Boren, and Schlesinger vs. Ballard. Discusses myths and truths regarding women and military service. Argues for equal rights, equal obligations, and equal opportunities within military and civilian spheres.
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"Men and women are treated unequally in regards to military service. Men are required to register for the Selective Service when they turn 18, while women are exempt. While women are allowed to perform most jobs in the military, they are still restricted from some combat roles. This gender inequality stems from antiquated notions of female weakness and domesticity, which have no legal validity in our society today. Furthermore, limiting women?s roles in the military violates women?s rights to be full and equal citizens of the United States, with all the privileges, obligations, and duties that carries with it."
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How Equal is Equal Employment Opportunity?, 2002.
A paper which looks at women over the age of 50 in the workforce.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper addresses inequalities in the workplace, specifically as they affect women and persons over age fifty. The paper discusses how the Equal Opportunity Employment Act should be applied and enforced by employers, as well as methods in which human resources professionals should structure their EEO Policy in accordance with the law.
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"America, one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries in the world, foremost in the fight for freedom, justice and equal rights of all people, still has not achieved equal opportunities for certain groups of people on our own home land. Workplace discrimination has prevented certain groups of people from attaining jobs, which they were otherwise qualified for, but were denied on the basis of race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion or disability. Age discrimination is one of the least discussed topics of discrimination; however, it still remains a widely practiced phenomenon."
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Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, 2005.
Study of the evolution of the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Acts.
5,956 words (approx. 23.8 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 141.95
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This paper traces the history, origins and evolution of the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Acts as well as the opposition to such laws. The paper also looks at which agencies enforce and control the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Acts and how they are enforced. Furthermore, the paper examines both affirmative action and equal opportunity litigation, the outcomes of the litigation and the repercussions of those outcomes. Finally, the paper discusses the effects of the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Acts on America and how minorities feel when they receive unequal treatment.
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"The policies of affirmative action aiming at assisting the black Americans are of recent origin. The policies have sought its origin to varied sources like legal structure, executive instructions, and court rulings. It was during the last three decades that these policies were being developed and they have become debatable as well. (Legal History) During the last three decades of the nineteenth century, a large number of African-Americans officiated in important public posts inclusive of two senators and 20 members in the House. However withdrawal of sustenance for reconstruction by the federal government in the late nineteenth century, the benefits extended to African Americans were wiped out and substituted by a system of legal segregation such as that of Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans. (Affirmative Action: Background)"
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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 2006.
A discussion on whether the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have managed to meet their intended objective of eliminating discrimination in relation to equal pay.
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Legislation relating to discrimination in the workplace that affects modern workers can be related to the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equal Pay Act focused on gender and wages, attempting to create a national law that prohibited employers from paying women less than men for the same type of work. This paper maintains that, unfortunately, discrimination in relation to equal pay still exists in the United States, demonstrating that these laws had little effect on the realities within the workplace.
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Educational Equality, 2002.
An analysis of the issues involving fairness in education, focusing specifically on San Antonio.
1,831 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper addresses the problem that the funding base differs from school district to school district based on property values in that district. This has direct impact on the schools in poorer districts which therefore suffer from underfunding. The paper discusses various court rulings on the topic of financing in educational institutions and stipulates the crucial importance of equal educational opportunities for all.
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"Fairness in education is directly related to opportunities provided, meaning that all students should have the same basic opportunities to develop their skills. In practice, fairness is also directly related to the way education is funded, most commonly through property taxes. This is true in San Antonio. The problem is that the funding base differs from school district to school district based on property values in that district. This means that areas with higher property values produce more revenue, while poorer districts produce less. The schools in poorer districts therefore suffer from underfunding, while wealthier districts have more than enough money to support education."
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Equal Opportunities for Athletic and Non-Athletic Students, 2004.
Examines the pros and cons of granting scholarships to students who have actively participated in sports programs.
796 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper, while acknowledging the positive side of and the need for athletic scholarships, focuses on the negative aspect of athletic scholarships. Some of the negative aspects highlighted in the paper are that athletic scholarships provide an advantage to student athletes that are unfair to non-athletic students. With such a great emphasis on sports, many students feel inferior to athletes, even though they may participate in some other type of extracurricular activity. Furthermore, the paper argues that it is unfair for athletic students to receive all the perks and credits even though they are often absent from the classroom due to practice or competition. At the conclusion of the paper, it is suggested that, while athletic scholarships should be available to athletes, schools should make a greater effort to provide equal opportunities for all other students as well.
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"As today?s society focuses more and more on sports, the educational world is evolving to keep up with the pace. As a result, today?s student athletes have even more opportunities and options available to them than they did just a decade ago. In addition to more scholarships in both high school and college education, student today are offered the opportunity to receive part of the credit required to graduate by actively participating in sports."
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Equal Employment Opportunities, 2004.
An analysis of affirmative action efforts in the military and civilian workforce in the United States.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the many inequalities that have been rampant among the Department of Defense (DOD) and other associated military agencies regarding employment opportunities. The paper contends that the DOD is currently working together with multiple agencies in order to establish affirmative action oriented recruitment, retaining and promotions programs that will specifically attract minority and disabled candidates, in an attempt to eliminate the discrepancies that currently exist with regard to representation.
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Introduction
Analysis of DOD and Civilian Workforce Initiatives
Changes in Recruitment and Retention Strategies
Conclusions
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"The Department of Defense issued a directive in 1987 with the intent of establishing a Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity Program, whose initiatives included affirmative action that was consistent with guidelines set forth by the EEOC and Office of Personnel Management (DOD, 2003). The directive also established special emphasis employment programs for the following groups: women, Hispanics, people with disabilities, people of Asian/Pacific Island descent, Indian/Alaskan Natives and an African American employment program. The directive was instituted in part to help recognize a need for equal opportunity programs and affirmative action programs as "essential elements of readiness that are vital to the accomplishment of the DOD national security mission" (DOD, 2003). "
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