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    profiling means using the race or ethnicity of an individual to decide whether to enforce a law or not. Racial profiling may include various kinds of actions such as “racially-biased stop and frisk,” using race to make a traffic stop and ethnic discrimination. Racial profiling in the United States dates back to the 17th century when police officials were allowed to stop and detain Negroes. The practice has continued since that time despite the abolishment of slavery and American ideology of…

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    time, why they were important to social change and how the fight continues till today. Those include Walter Francis White and W.E.B. Dubois. The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was created in 1909 by W.E.B. Dubois for the protection of the rights of African Americans. . The NAACP started out as a defense against the KKK and the Jim Crow south. Historically, the Hollywood Bureau started with NAACP protests in the 1910’s and 1950’s. The Hollywood Bureau that was…

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    I had the opportunity to work with other state institution representatives to develop a diversity policy, which was more inclusive. We defined diversity as follows: Diversity, as a concept, describes an inclusive community of people with varied human characteristics, ideas, and world views related, but not limited, to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, color, creed, national origin, disabilities, socio-economic status, life experiences, geographical region, or ancestry.…

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    contributions go to the incumbents. According to James Madison, the source of most interest groups or factions is the unequal distribution of property. A standing committee in the House or Senate is a permanent committee, has jurisdiction over a particular policy area, has authority to draft, amend, and recommend legislation, is usually organized according to the seniority principle. A flaw in pluralism theory is the fact that the interest group system is unrepresentative because some…

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    The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the well-being of student-athletes, ultimately equipping these student-athletes with the skills needed for success on and off the field. NCAA members work together to create a framework of rules for fair and safe competition. The NCAA was officially established in March of 1906 as the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS). In late 1905, President Theodore…

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    highly controversial topic among many people. For some, affirmative action is seen as a great set of policies that ends discrimination in the workforce and the educational system. For others though, affirmative action seems to worsen the problem it is set out to end. While the diversity and the amount of opportunities that minorities get with affirmative action does increase, reverse discrimination is very apparent. This then causes two sides where one side is reaping the benefits of affirmative…

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    Introduction A diverse workforce demonstrates that government is both widely accessible and generally fair (Pitts 2006). Public organizations with diverse workforces pursue and implement policies and practices differently, and in ways that seemingly meet a broader range of citizen wants, needs, and expectations (Bowling et al). Diversity improves organizational performance by introducing new ideas and perspectives that can be useful when addressing complex organizational tasks (Riccucci).…

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    These efforts have largely been ineffective in dealing with women stereotyping in the work environment. Despite the differences in the factors that lead to women stereotypes, there is need for policies and actions that specifically focus on these factors. Moreover, this issue can effectively be dealt with through concerted efforts by both men and women in ensuring the workplace is free from women stereotyping. From my experience, the biggest impediment…

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    let alone done before. Gandhi brought together a passionate and tenacious rebellion through the workings of nonviolence against simple-minded, callous brutality. The fight for Indian political freedoms may be over, but the injustices of the world are far from it. As the Engler brothers put it, “Social movements today continue to fight struggles against racism, discrimination, economic exploitation and imperial aggression. But, if they choose, they can do so aided by the powerful example of…

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    world of today. Any form of child labor for monetary gain, particularly when perpetrated by a third party, should be considered “forced”. The populations that are most vulnerable to the practice of child labor are those who are often discriminated against and excluded from society (e.g., girls, ethnic and racial minorities, lower classes or castes, the disabled, displaced persons, and those in rural areas) [1]. In many countries, cultural norms, along with socioeconomic status and education, are…

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