Are Specific Minorities Being Discriminated in the Public Workforce?
In the 1960s, American citizens, specifically women, were vying for congress to pass a bill in regards to equal employment and protection among men and women. In 1964, a public law was passed by the U.S. congress that specifically focuses on gender and sex discrimination in the public workforce. After much debate, specifically among conservatives in the south, Howard W. Smith, a conservative civil rights leader, attempted to eliminate the bill in its entirety. Alice Paul and Martha Griffiths, advocates and leaders for the National Woman's Party helped the congress form a final bill known as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In which it explicitly states in section 703 that it …show more content…
According to the National Labor Union, research proves that white women are two times more likely to earn a job over ethnic women. Women should not be chosen for a job based on their race. In fact, having a more diverse public workforce brings in more creativity and a fresh perspective on ideas and developments in a buisness. Professor Yaojun Li claims,“Some Muslim women were removing their hijab to increase their chance of getting work.” Women and men should not feel as if they have to change or violate their religious beliefs, in order to find and maintain a job. This is a violation of the first amendment, which allows citizens of the United States, the right to practice any religion as well as, bans any company from religious discrimination in a person’s employment (FindLaw). Muslim women living in the United States have massively higher unemployment rates in comparison to women who practice christianity. Conservatives believe that this is in relation to cultural beliefs, because many muslim women typically prefer to be an “at home mom” rather than working. However, according to the American Civil Liberties Union ever since the attacks of 9/11, “Civil rights complaints filed with one Muslim advocacy group rose from 366 in 2000 to 2,467 in 2006, an increase of 674%.” The same study also shows that “69% of women who wore hijab reported at least one incident of discrimination compared to 29% of women who did not wear hijab.” (American Civil Liberties Union). In 1942, an advertisement featuring J.Howard Miller flourished throughout the country. It uses the slogan, “We Can Do It” while displaying Miller holding her flexed arm up. This image was produced to show the U.S. that women should be empowered throughout the society, and are strong enough to be enlisted in the public workforce. Therefore, because of this advertisement, women played a massive role
In the 1960s, American citizens, specifically women, were vying for congress to pass a bill in regards to equal employment and protection among men and women. In 1964, a public law was passed by the U.S. congress that specifically focuses on gender and sex discrimination in the public workforce. After much debate, specifically among conservatives in the south, Howard W. Smith, a conservative civil rights leader, attempted to eliminate the bill in its entirety. Alice Paul and Martha Griffiths, advocates and leaders for the National Woman's Party helped the congress form a final bill known as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In which it explicitly states in section 703 that it …show more content…
According to the National Labor Union, research proves that white women are two times more likely to earn a job over ethnic women. Women should not be chosen for a job based on their race. In fact, having a more diverse public workforce brings in more creativity and a fresh perspective on ideas and developments in a buisness. Professor Yaojun Li claims,“Some Muslim women were removing their hijab to increase their chance of getting work.” Women and men should not feel as if they have to change or violate their religious beliefs, in order to find and maintain a job. This is a violation of the first amendment, which allows citizens of the United States, the right to practice any religion as well as, bans any company from religious discrimination in a person’s employment (FindLaw). Muslim women living in the United States have massively higher unemployment rates in comparison to women who practice christianity. Conservatives believe that this is in relation to cultural beliefs, because many muslim women typically prefer to be an “at home mom” rather than working. However, according to the American Civil Liberties Union ever since the attacks of 9/11, “Civil rights complaints filed with one Muslim advocacy group rose from 366 in 2000 to 2,467 in 2006, an increase of 674%.” The same study also shows that “69% of women who wore hijab reported at least one incident of discrimination compared to 29% of women who did not wear hijab.” (American Civil Liberties Union). In 1942, an advertisement featuring J.Howard Miller flourished throughout the country. It uses the slogan, “We Can Do It” while displaying Miller holding her flexed arm up. This image was produced to show the U.S. that women should be empowered throughout the society, and are strong enough to be enlisted in the public workforce. Therefore, because of this advertisement, women played a massive role