Category: Discrimination

  • Discrimination, Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment

    Table of Contents Discrimination Affirmative Action Sexual Harassment References Discrimination Discrimination implies any distinction, exclusion or preference, which denies or belittles the equal fulfilment of individuals rights in the society. The country and its citizens are obliged to respect and ensure that all individuals in the territory and within the countrys jurisdiction have the same…

  • Wet Seal: Employment Discrimination Law

    The case under analysis reveals a violation of employment discrimination law against black employees taking managerial positions at the Wet Seal store. The lawsuits filed against the company, on the one hand, differ from other numerous cases uncovering discriminatory behaviors. One the other hand, the single cases of brining complaints to the court can be…

  • Griggs vs Duke Power Company: Discrimination Case

    In Griggs v. Duke Power Company case, African American applicants proved that the company violates the Civil Rights Act while hiring in prestigious positions. In particular, the statistical data showed that the human resource management of the company required from candidates the obligatory presence of the Higher Education Diploma and passing tests on the graduate…

  • Ralph Ellisons Battle Royal: Racism

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The main character of Battle Royal, a short story which was written by Ralph Ellison, describes the life of a young black man, who is forced to endure violent acts of racism towards him and other African-Americans. Even though it depicts the events from centuries…

  • The Discrimination of Employees: Nurses Case

    Table of Contents Introduction Facts Related to the Case Laws and Ethics Evidence-Based Precautions for the Organization Outlined Policy Changes Proposed Human Resource Changes Conclusion References Introduction The enactment of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was meant to streamline the relationship between employees and employers by minimizing instances of discrimination in…

  • Racism in Fosters Elegy of Color, Hurstons Sweat, and Wilsons Fences

    This research focuses on the poem Elegy of Color by Kate Hanson Foster, the book Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston and the play Fences by August Wilson. All three of these literary works provide a historical context for the understanding of racism. In the early 20th century, amid a time of significant social and political…

  • The Portrayal of Racism in Literary Works

    Introduction One of my main concerns about my paper is that I am unsure how to approach racism from an unbiased perspective. I aim to critically analyze how authors portray racism in their works without prejudice or preconceived notions. I may interpret things too personally, which could affect the accuracy of my paper. Another concern…

  • Discrimination in Charlottes Web Book by White

    Charlottes Web, written by E.B. White, is a childrens book and is often seen as an innocent story of a piglet named Wilbur, who made friends with a spider named Charlotte. However, when analyzing the story closer, one can see that it transcends a simple narration and illustrates discrimination, which was imposed on Wilbur from…

  • Police Shooting and Issue of Discrimination

    The increased number of police patrols in low-income communities is justified by the more complex criminal environment. However, a higher number of patrols means more crimes are reported, which does not always correspond to reality. Less police focus on wealthier neighborhoods may mean that they do not notice the proportion of crimes committed there. Such…

  • Prejudice and Discrimination in the Judicial System

    Introduction Every country believes that the United States has a robust democratic system where the rule f law prevails over personal, political and racial issues. However, the recent events that occurred in the political and judicial system expose a different part of this admired country. Cases of racial discrimination have become a common occurrence yet…