Chapter 11 Diversity and Discrimination
Chapter Eleven: Diversity and Discrimination
Review Questions
1. What reasons, other than intentional discrimination, might explain the inequality of
wages, employment, and positions of status?
2. Distinguish among equal opportunity, affirmative action, and preferential treatment.
3. When might discrimination in the workplace be justified? Might discrimination on the
basis of gender or race ever be justified?
4. How would you distinguish between gender harassment and sexual harassment?
5. Should the severity of workplace harassment be determined solely from the point of view
of the victim? Is this fair to the accused harasser?
6. Is there a difference between a reasonable woman and a reasonable man?
Chapter Eleven – Diversity and Discrimination
Discussion Questions
1. Do you agree with the Supreme Court’s decision?
2. What do you think Justice Ginsburg meant by equal opportunity “in fact,
and not simply in form”?
3. Can you think of job qualifications that might be racially biased?
4. What responsibility does a private employer have to create a racially
diverse workforce?
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