Introduction
The main issue in this case study is Differential Treatment. Robert, who worked a second job as a paraprofessional at the Fairmead Library, felt that his new manager, Regina Price, was treating him differently from the other employees. He felt that he was being singled out and subjected to a “guerrilla warfare” because he was a male. This he further supported from his observations that Ms. Price acted very differently when dealing with male patrons (cold and perfunctory) than with females (welcoming and accommodating). Based on the case presented and his boss’ differential treatment toward him, this paper will examine if Robert is a victim of sexual harassment or not and the possible actions that can be done to lessen the possibility …show more content…
They should also hold training and workshops to let employees know what is gender discrimination and what is not. Gender diversity would also help promote equal treatment among staff. In this case, Robert was “one of the only men working at the library”. This meant that there were other male workers. A gender diverse group would also give the library access to different views, backgrounds, skills and ideas that a mixed workforce can provide. Finally, libraries should promote a culture of inclusion. This would help eliminate feelings of exclusion and differential treatment and instead boost equality among all staff (Jeanetta, …show more content…
Training and workshops would increase awareness. While having a diverse staff and fostering a culture of inclusion also help encourage equality and collaboration among the staff.
References
Facts About Sexual Harassment. (n.d.). Retrieved August 29, 2017, from https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/fs-sex.cfm
How does sexual harassment differ from gender discrimination? (2014, September 30). Retrieved August 23, 2017, from https://www.eandblaw.com/employment-discrimination-blog/2014/09/30/how-does-sexual-harassment-differ-from-gender-discrimination/
Jeanetta, A. (2016, August 11). 7 Ways to Reduce Gender Discrimination in Your Workplace | TOG. Retrieved August 23, 2017, from https://theolsongroup.com/knock-down-gender-barriers/
Scott, S. (n.d.). Differential Treatment in the Workplace. Retrieved August 29, 2017, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/differential-treatment-workplace-10090.html
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (n.d.). Retrieved August 22, 2017, from
The main issue in this case study is Differential Treatment. Robert, who worked a second job as a paraprofessional at the Fairmead Library, felt that his new manager, Regina Price, was treating him differently from the other employees. He felt that he was being singled out and subjected to a “guerrilla warfare” because he was a male. This he further supported from his observations that Ms. Price acted very differently when dealing with male patrons (cold and perfunctory) than with females (welcoming and accommodating). Based on the case presented and his boss’ differential treatment toward him, this paper will examine if Robert is a victim of sexual harassment or not and the possible actions that can be done to lessen the possibility …show more content…
They should also hold training and workshops to let employees know what is gender discrimination and what is not. Gender diversity would also help promote equal treatment among staff. In this case, Robert was “one of the only men working at the library”. This meant that there were other male workers. A gender diverse group would also give the library access to different views, backgrounds, skills and ideas that a mixed workforce can provide. Finally, libraries should promote a culture of inclusion. This would help eliminate feelings of exclusion and differential treatment and instead boost equality among all staff (Jeanetta, …show more content…
Training and workshops would increase awareness. While having a diverse staff and fostering a culture of inclusion also help encourage equality and collaboration among the staff.
References
Facts About Sexual Harassment. (n.d.). Retrieved August 29, 2017, from https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/fs-sex.cfm
How does sexual harassment differ from gender discrimination? (2014, September 30). Retrieved August 23, 2017, from https://www.eandblaw.com/employment-discrimination-blog/2014/09/30/how-does-sexual-harassment-differ-from-gender-discrimination/
Jeanetta, A. (2016, August 11). 7 Ways to Reduce Gender Discrimination in Your Workplace | TOG. Retrieved August 23, 2017, from https://theolsongroup.com/knock-down-gender-barriers/
Scott, S. (n.d.). Differential Treatment in the Workplace. Retrieved August 29, 2017, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/differential-treatment-workplace-10090.html
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (n.d.). Retrieved August 22, 2017, from