discrimination in employment

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discrimination in employment

More than a dream

the radical march on Washington for jobs and freedom
Presents an illustrated account of the radical origins, methods, demands, and legacy of the historic March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Draws on newspaper reports as a primary resource to highlight the speeches given, the people who marched, the lesser-known people who worked to make the event happen, and the Black women protesters who called for jobs and freedom. Includes black-and-white photographs, additional facts about the event, and discussion questions for readers.

Wise gals

the spies who built the CIA and changed the future of espionage
2022
"The story of a small cadre of influential female spies in the precarious early days of the CIA--women who helped create the template for cutting-edge espionage (and blazed new paths for equality in the workplace) in the treacherous post-WWII era"--Provided by publisher.

Did that just happen?!

beyond "diversity"--creating sustainable and inclusive organizations
2021
"Across the globe, organizations have begun to appreciate that diverse groups provide superior outcomes; however we do not know how to sustain diversity in the workplace. This book offers relatable vignettes and evidence-based skill building to close this gap"--Provided by publisher.

The leader's guide to unconscious bias

how to reframe bias, cultivate connection, and create high-performing teams
2020
"Explains that bias is the result of mental shortcuts and our likes and dislikes, and is a natural part of the human condition. And what we assume about each other and how we interact with one another has vast effects on our organizational success, especially in the workplace. Teaching you how to overcome unconscious bias, this book provides more than thirty unique tools, such as a prep worksheet and a list of ways to reframe your unconscious thoughts"--Provided by publisher.

Affirmative action

still necessary or unfair advantage?
2021
"Chronicle some of our government's greatest applications of affirmative action, when it has failed, how the perception of it has evolved, and where it will take equality in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Employment, race, and the law

"Dives into the history of employment discrimination toward people of color in the United States. This title looks at legislation that has helped battle employment discrimination, as well as race-based discrimination at work today"--Provided by publisher.

El movimiento por los derechos humanos de la comunidad LGBT

"... This volume gives important insight into the injustices faced by LGBTQ individuals, and the activists and groups that have fought for equal rights ..."--Amazon.
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Age discrimination

2019
Examines what age discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination.

The gender pay gap

equal work, unequal pay
Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at the gender pay gap.

Racial discrimination

2019
The term "racial discrimination" refers to people being treated unequally and unfairly solely because of their race. Although it is a considered a problem throughout the United States, not everyone agrees about the seriousness of it. Racial Discrimination examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination.
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