Category: Equity

  • Public Administration: Employment Equity

    Table of Contents Introduction Nature of harassment and discrimination Definition of the duty to accommodate including undue hardship Relevant factors Employment equity Conclusion Recommendations References Introduction Rights can be defined as claims for privileges. Rights are hardly granted, instead, they are usually won. Rights are usually claimed by the underprivileged. However, when granted, rights apply…

  • Why Celebrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Is Important

    The world is remarkably diverse, and peoples communities are becoming increasingly multicultural, multilingual, and multiracial. By developing intercultural understanding in children and adults, people strive to create inclusive communities and instill in everyone a sense of connection and belonging. People welcome their diversity and embrace the differences, commonalities, and shared values. Diversity refers to political…

  • Social Equity and Public Administration

    Equity involves understanding and giving people what they can enjoy fully and healthily. In America, Public administrators have equally contributed to being fair just by practically integrating the notion of social equity in economic, social, and political aspects. Savra and Brunet (2004) found that social equity is a pillar to a nations stability and dismissed…

  • White Paper: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Government Institutions

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Information Problem Description Recommended Alternative Policy Solutions Conclusion References Introduction The under-representation of particular population groups in the public sector workforce diminishes the opportunities for a diverse society to develop according to the values of inclusion, equity, and diversity. Due to globalization trends, contemporary societies have become more diverse economically,…

  • A Federal-Backed Equity in Home Ownership

    Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Relevant Data Supporting the Need for the Policy Rationale An Overview and Description of the Policy Target Audience Potential Programs Related To the Policy Potential Transformation Conclusion References Introduction Homelessness is one of the major socio-economic challenges in the United States. According to Shinn and Khadduri (2020), the United…

  • Public Administration and Social Equity Example

    Table of Contents Meaning of Privilege and How It Works Importance of Representation in Bureaucracy Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Occupational Segregation Representation of Women in the Public Sector Racial Disparities in Educational Attainment Promotion of Racial and Ethnic Equity References Meaning of Privilege and How It Works Privilege refers to access to…

  • Is National Health Service Implementing Job Evaluation to Assist Pay Equity?

    Introduction The health care delivery system is one of the vital components of the public welfare schemes of the government. The healthcare components like accessibility to good medical care, quality and cost are increasingly moving beyond the grasp of the general public. The downtrend of the national healthcare delivery system has become a major issue…

  • Healthcare Policy Issues: Health Equity

    Table of Contents Issue Identified Background Information Problem Statement Solution Stakeholders and Funding Considerations Impact on the Health Care Delivery System Conclusion References Issue Identified One of the main healthcare policy issues that are currently in need of addressing is health equity (HE) (American Public Health Association [APHA], 2015). Alternatively, it can be identified as…

  • Health Equity and Health Disparities

    It is now common to use the terms health equity and health disparities, but they rarely have explicit definitions. Moreover, since these terms may be ambiguous, they can be used incorrectly, leading to improper use of resources. For people involved in public care, it is essential to understand these two terms, see the difference between…

  • Health Care Reform and Equity by Fiscella

    Article Review The given article review will primarily focus on two main domains, which are access and national quality strategy informed by research. The healthcare system in the United States is among one of the most expensive and unaffordable ones across the globe. In addition, it is evident that the access aspect is comprised of…