I think that you are correct in the fact that a lot of organizations do have a diversity mission statement to help in fulfilling the legality of policies and procedures. It is sad that often times as women, we do still see not many changes in the way things are handled, like your situation. I think we as American have tried to take a step in the right direction, but I feel like the media in some aspect hinders the perspective of individual to not fully take a step forward without eventually having us take a step back, not just as it relates to women, but all diversity. Our textbook tells us all people should be treated with respect and dignity, and that in our dealing with people we must have an eyes-level approach (Manning & Curtis, 2008).
