1. Cain, Susan. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. New York: Crown, 2012. 42-65. Print.
The American writer and lecturer Susan Cain believed not everyone should be an extrovert as well as the fact that everyone can bring something to the table. Leaders are perceived to be forceful, confident, and independent. They were “not the people with the best ideas...they were the best presenters” (Cain 53). She believed that society is more likely to follow the person who is strong and takes a stand. Because of the negative stereotypes towards people with disabilities, it is hard for people to think how disabled people could be a leader and take a stand.
Cain agrees with Cicero’s point of view in On Obligations. They …show more content…
John’s University School of Law focuses on the “challenges of designing such effective…programs to resolve global workplace discrimination about individuals with disabilities” (Greenberg, 579). A person with a disability is no less than any other person and they should not get denied a job just because of their disability. Article 27 states that the right to work includes “equality, inclusivity, and accessibility (Greenberg, 583). It also states that people with disabilities should not be discriminated against, in any way. Disabled people represent the largest minority yet few are in the workforce. Part of the negative misconception employers have towards disabled people is because of the fact that there are so few in the workforce. Employers fear that they would be too much of a hassle or not be as productive because of their disability, which is completely false. Once employers realize this negative idea they have of disabled people is false, they will see that those people can be just as productive as the other employees. Greenberg’s article connects to Schumpeter’s idea of appearance. Employers cannot get past the appearance of disabled people to see how much potential they really have. These authors stress that looking the part should not be important. A person’s achievements, credentials, and drive should be what are …show more content…
Studies have shown that a person is more likely to get the job if they are tall, fit, have a deep voice, and dress well. A study from business schools found that “those with the deepest voices earned $187,000 a year more than the average” (Schumpeter n.p.). Appearance is just as important as achievements when trying to become successful. Also, Schumpeter states that people hire “people who look remarkably like themselves” (Schumpeter n.p.). Although the studies he includes shows appearance may be more important than achievements, Schumpeter believes that people should judge based on merit and not by
The American writer and lecturer Susan Cain believed not everyone should be an extrovert as well as the fact that everyone can bring something to the table. Leaders are perceived to be forceful, confident, and independent. They were “not the people with the best ideas...they were the best presenters” (Cain 53). She believed that society is more likely to follow the person who is strong and takes a stand. Because of the negative stereotypes towards people with disabilities, it is hard for people to think how disabled people could be a leader and take a stand.
Cain agrees with Cicero’s point of view in On Obligations. They …show more content…
John’s University School of Law focuses on the “challenges of designing such effective…programs to resolve global workplace discrimination about individuals with disabilities” (Greenberg, 579). A person with a disability is no less than any other person and they should not get denied a job just because of their disability. Article 27 states that the right to work includes “equality, inclusivity, and accessibility (Greenberg, 583). It also states that people with disabilities should not be discriminated against, in any way. Disabled people represent the largest minority yet few are in the workforce. Part of the negative misconception employers have towards disabled people is because of the fact that there are so few in the workforce. Employers fear that they would be too much of a hassle or not be as productive because of their disability, which is completely false. Once employers realize this negative idea they have of disabled people is false, they will see that those people can be just as productive as the other employees. Greenberg’s article connects to Schumpeter’s idea of appearance. Employers cannot get past the appearance of disabled people to see how much potential they really have. These authors stress that looking the part should not be important. A person’s achievements, credentials, and drive should be what are …show more content…
Studies have shown that a person is more likely to get the job if they are tall, fit, have a deep voice, and dress well. A study from business schools found that “those with the deepest voices earned $187,000 a year more than the average” (Schumpeter n.p.). Appearance is just as important as achievements when trying to become successful. Also, Schumpeter states that people hire “people who look remarkably like themselves” (Schumpeter n.p.). Although the studies he includes shows appearance may be more important than achievements, Schumpeter believes that people should judge based on merit and not by