discrimination in employment

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

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

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.

This insightful resource highlights some of the challenges, such as lower pay, fewer promotions, and sexual harassment, that women have faced in the past and present.

Reveals how Silicon Valley became sexist and why this male-dominated culture endures despite decades-long claims to the moral high ground; draws on interviews with industry insiders to learn about the venture capital firms of Silicon Valley; and discusses how women in the industry have taken risks to pave the way for others.

People who identify as LGBTQ are often treated with inequality and violence. Until recently, they were viewed as sick or even criminals. This volume gives important insight into the injustices faced by LGBTQ individuals, and the activists and groups that have fought for equal rights. Photographs and primary sources help readers grasp and connect with information in the text. Readers will learn about the current state of the LGBTQ human rights movement, and what they can do to help preserve equality for all American citizens. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites.

A collection of essays that examine the issue of the wealth gap in the United States.

When the 2016 Oscar acting nominations all went to whites for the second consecutive year, #OscarsSoWhite became a trending topic. Yet these enduring racial biases afflict not only the Academy Awards, but also Hollywood as a whole. Why do actors of color, despite exhibiting talent and bankability, continue to lag behind white actors in presence and prominence?.

This book provides readers with an overview of the importance of economic liberty and the ways in which employment and workers' rights reinforce equality by guaranteeing opportunity.