The Importance Of The Glass Ceiling Act

Nervously sitting in a small waiting room, the African American male looked around to see who his competition was in applying for this white collar high powered job. At first he observed two women in crisply starched white collar shirts neatly tucked into pristine navy blue skirts with matching jackets. He pondered if this was his competition. In a short space of time, it was observed not to be so when in walked three Euro-American men in their usual appropriate suits adorned with power ties. His heart sank because he realized then and there his chances for getting the job were slim to none. With all the Ivy League schooling and preparation to fulfilling what was studied for, it felt as if the unconscious biasness was ever present …show more content…
The only way the problem of gender and racial discrimination will be resolved is to attempt to treat everyone in the business world for what they can contribute. Women and minorities should be hired because of their skills and ability to contribute to the firm in which they are trying to advance. Moreover, the Glass Ceiling Act needs to be amended to where there are consequences for businesses that do not comply with the law through heavy fines and penalties that would make the firms and business conform to the law. In turn when America’s allies see the advances, there will be international compliances. This will promote the implementation of gifted people regardless if they are women or minorities. Along with this also comes the support of company CEO’s, making women and minorities an all-inclusive part of the company’s carefully calculated plans as not to exclude white non-Hispanics men while addressing prejudices and stereotypes. This importance on communication will require honesty and accountability throughout the business. To monitor improvement, the program toward fair employment practices must be followed