Category: Discrimination
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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…
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Racism: “The White Man’s Burden” by Rudyard Kipling
Social Darwinism is a sociological theory, according to which the laws of natural selection and the struggle for survival, identified by Charles Darwin in nature, apply to relationships in human society. Social Darwinism was especially popular from the end of the 19th century until the end of the Second World War, although some critics believe…
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Policing Racism as a Solvable Problem: A TED Talk
The selected TED talk video triggers feelings of sympathy, surprise, and disgust. The viewer appreciates the fact that many officers in law enforcement fail to promote equality and offer personalized support to the individuals they are expected to protect. Racism remains a major dilemma in the policing sector that affects people from minority backgrounds. Effective…
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The Discrimination of Employees: Nurse’s 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…
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Racism in American Schools
Table of Contents Introduction The minority students still lag behind NCLB tests Federal underfunding Poor Mathematics performance Test-oriented teaching References Introduction This paper attempts to review racism in American schools as a social problem.the The focus is on the PSQ that has been adopted to deal with this social problem. The PSQ under consideration is…
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Psychologist’s Discrimination Against Deaf Student
A news report by Only Forex Trading (2013) tells about a group of deaf customers who were discriminated against in a Starbucks coffee shop. It is stated that the people were laughed at, and the police were called to kick them out. In our opinion, the situation was extremely unpleasant and outraging for the group…
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Systemic Racism in the US: Systemic Racism and America Today
Discrimination in the US is an issue that has been dealt with for decades; however, there are no signs of it ending. Although personal discrimination cannot be eliminated, systemic discrimination can be stopped with adequate efforts. Every American citizen requires an equal opportunity when it comes to utilizing the US systems because they pay taxes…
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Racism in Foster’s “Elegy of Color”, Hurston’s “Sweat,” and Wilson’s “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…
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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…
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Racial Discrimination in the American History
Table of Contents Introduction Effects slavery had on Black families before emancipation Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Slavery is purely the use of human labor without proper remuneration for personal gain. In light of this, black families were for a long time accustomed to slavery by the whites in America leading to racial discrimination. Slavery tore…