Pregnancy discrimination

Introduction We live in a society where race is often seen as a vital part of an individual’s identity and it’s an important factor which prevents people from developing their own personality and initiative. Racism is extremely ingrained in our society - race, gender and social class are important issues that Critical Race Theory (CRT) discusses. These issues are brought forth through theoretical and interpretive modes which examines the appearance of race and racism across dominant cultural…

In her essay “How to be a ‘Woman Programmer’” in The New York Times, Ellen Ullman discusses her experience with being a woman in computer science and programming. Ullman shares some challenges she has come to face while working her way through a male dominated career field. Although Ullman discusses the challenges of women in the computer programming field, she gives strategies she uses to keep moving towards a better career. Ullman stated in her essay how she often gets asked in her career…

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie once said “In America, you don’t get to decide what race you are. It is decided for you.” When you live in a world full of judgemental and racist people, it is difficult to decide what race you are. Whatever someone sees, that’s what you are. Adichie's idea extends to all colonial societies, not just America. Although, “Bug-Jargal” by Victor Hugo and “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah both don’t take place in America, the characters still face members of society deciding…

Gender inequality in the workplace is prevalent now and has been for hundreds of years even with the presence of laws and policies that forbid it. Kristen Schilt the author of “Just One of the Guys?” targets how natural difference schemas shape today’s workplace and reinforce gender inequality. She does so by using both open and stealth transmens’ experiences in the workplace to provide examples of how natural difference schemas are prevalent and hard to undo. Schilt also highlights how race,…

Throughout history, society has tried to limit our rights, tell us what we can and can’t do or tell us what is wrong and what’s right. In the story “Like Mexicans” by Gary Soto, the author describes one idea that was very much frowned upon through the eras: interracial marriage. The love between two people of different races or cultures has been looked down on for decades. How society views interracial couples has changed during the past couple generations. In each generation, the number of…

Would you enjoy living in a community where you receive unfair punishments? If punishment was not present, people would be uncontrollable and not follow rules. If there was no punishment, there would be no reason to follow rules. If there are no consequences, then people will not learn from their mistakes. Punishment is necessary in this culture. In the epic, The Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus slaughters the Suitors for living in his house for three years during his absence. Some people may argue…

Question 1 What constitutes a defamatory statement or implication? “In general, a defamatory statement or imputation is one which: is false; and tends to discredit a person by damaging his good name”. (Murphy and McGuinness, 2011, p.48). The plaintiff cannot sue for defamation if the statement released is true information. In Sober’s case, the statement (photo) has been manipulated so it would stand as defamation. So has Sober been defamed? All in all, yes she has. Sober is the spokesperson for…

The Link Between Diversity and Equality Management Practice Bundles and Racial Diversity in the Managerial Ranks: Does Firm Size Matter? Diversity and equality management (DEM) has been a legal requirement since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, in recent years, organizations and leaders have realized the value of a diverse workforce and the competitive advantage the diversity brings. Researchers have suggested that DEM practices such as enhancing the cultural competence of…

Authors use a variety of approaches in mass media when confronting prominent social issues. Racism is an issue that plagues society through the isolation and ill-treatment of certain minority groups. Both Paul Haggis’ film Crash and Erica Pandey’s essay Why My Father Can’t Grow a Beard confront the existence of racism in Post-racial America. Haggis tells a story about the struggles a middle-aged Muslim man has to go through in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Pandey recounts a brief encounter…

Through Your Mind: On Nice Parties and Casual Racism” explores the racial treatment of Asians by non-Asians. Similarly, Larry Lehna talks about the distinct differences between whites and blacks in law enforcement. Kundnani also addresses the discrimination of Sikhs on account of their cultural and religious beliefs. Drawing from these sources, one…