Discrimination in the Workplace
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DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Team members- Khalifa Al Balooshi – 200909469 - Ali Al Yahyaai - 201050237- Ahmed Al Hallabi - 201050621- Nasr Mashati - 200935320- Khaled Reza - 201250296 - Omar Nayef - 201250316
General definition of discrimination
Discrimination, in simple terms, means the unequal or different treatment or harassment that causes harm to a member of any organization.
It is also defined as the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, "in a way that is worse than the usual way they should be treated."
What causes discrimination? Prejudices from family backgrounds Belief in myths and superstitions about a
certain area, religion etc. Belief in stereotypes that mean nothing
to the true character of an individual Over generalising a certain thing about a
certain category of people
Going back in time… The subject of unequal treatment dates back
centuries, and through history, it has left its mark very clearly.
Examples of these include: (a) Among the first forms of discrimination
was the fact that the women of any society were always treated as slaves and tools
(b) The “separate but equal” law stated by Jim Crow – equal in rights, but separate from the other race
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE OVERVIEW
Overview Discrimination in the workplace is the
act of treating a particular group or person differently based solely on a protected classification.
Discrimination in employment is illegal according to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, or national origin.
Workplace discrimination is prohibited by law on the basis of the following characteristics:
Discrimination of Nationality Discrimination of Age Discrimination of Gender Discrimination of Religion Discrimination of Sexual Orientation
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE NATIONALITY
What is nationality discrimination?
National origin discrimination revolves around treating employees unfavourably because they are from a particular country or part of the world
This is a sad sight that is commonly seen when it comes to applying for jobs, even more so while employed
It is the unfair treatment to a person when it comes to any aspect of employment [which includes hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training etc.] Treating employees unfavourably because they are from a
particular country or part of the world Perhaps due to their ethnicity or accent Also because they appear to be of a certain ethnic
background It could also include treating people unfavourably because
they are married to (or associated with) a person of a certain national origin
Or even because of their connection with an ethnic organization or group
Nationality discrimination
Types of discrimination in nationality
Types of discrimination in nationality
Types of discrimination in nationality
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE AGE
Discrimination of age in general…
It is commonly identified as the denial of privilege or other unfair treatment based on the age of the person who is discriminated against.
Usually, the main two factors that contribute to this form of unfairness is the fact that people are either “too young” or “too old”.
The positive and negative sides of age discrimination On the positive side:- Young workers wont be hired just because
they are young- Older workers who are qualified cant be
tossed out simply because they are old On the negative side: - Age discrimination is one of the main reasons
behind the loss of experts- Younger workers have a harder time getting
jobs
Conditions against age discrimination
Civil rights Act of 1964 - it omitted "older persons" or age as a protected class.
Age discrimination is also prohibited by employment agencies and labour organizations
Age discrimination is prohibited in any term, condition, or privilege related to employment. As an example, a 60 year old employee may not be
discriminated against in favour of a 50 year old employee.
How can we stop age discrimination?
Increase awareness about the issues that deal with the concept of age and employment
An increase in the retirement age could mean that people won’t fear the concept of working at an old age
For the younger generation, proper training and work experience should be put to action to ensure unbiased employment
More facts about age discrimination
Hiring process Requiring the age of applicants to be for a “bona fide
occupational qualification.” This means that the employer must demonstrate that age is a reasonable question essential to the operation of the business.
Older Workers Benefit Protection act of 1990 This act amended the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act to specifically prohibit employers from denying benefits to employees over 40. There are exceptions available in certain circumstances as long as the cost of insuring older employees is the same as insuring younger employees.
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE GENDER
Gender inequality in general Gender discrimination occurs when
sexes are treated unequally. It is not based solely on gender differences, but on how people are treated differently because of their sex.
Gender discrimination is illegal and several laws are in place to prevent and eliminate discriminatory practices.
How, why and where does it happen?
One gender is given preferential treatment One gender receives less pay or job
responsibilities In most areas, women are considered to be
weaker than men These occur because of gender bias and
unfair stereotypes Other than the offices, gender discrimination
also exists in sports, educational institutions and political organizations
A fact about gender inequality According to TNS Research Surveys 68 percent of women
surveyed believe gender discrimination exists in the workplace.
What is being done to solve this problem The Equal Pay Act of 1963 ended the practice of paying men
more than women when performing the same jobs and duties. Federal law protects women and other minorities from
discrimination in the work place. Diversity and inclusion policies also help to remedy gender
discrimination by promoting equality between the sexes. Despite these protections, many women still feel gender-based
discrimination is a problem in some businesses.
How to avoid gender discrimination
Employers should not use gender as a basis for paying different wages to an employee for equal work
Employers should not use gender as a reason for assigning a job because of the preference of customers, clients or other employees
It is also recommended that employers give proper training to their employees about gender discrimination
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE RELIGION
Definition of religion & religious discrimination Religion includes moral or ethical beliefs about the
right and wrong that are sincerely held with the strength of traditional religious views.
Religious discrimination occurs in the workplace when an employer treats an employee differently because of his or her religious practices or beliefs. Discrimination may take the form of harassment, special treatment or refusal to accommodate an employee's sincerely held religious practices.
Atheism is a religious belief, and inequality to atheists is also a form of religious discrimination
Protection against religious discrimination It Employers may not make employment decisions based on an
employee's religious practices.
Employers may not force employees to take part in religious events or activities as a condition of employment. (ex. Call to prayer)
An employee has the right to be free from religious harassment, which is a behaviour that creates an intimidating or hostile work environment.
Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who oppose or refuse to participate in discriminatory practices.
Employees have a right to engage in religious expression in the workplace.
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Overview It is simply known as the unfair treatment of a
working person based on his/her sexual orientation
In a professional environment, it must not matter what a person believes in, but what he can contribute to promote the quality of work
The Anti-Discrimination law - this is a law that reflects on the right of people to be treated equally, which also includes sexual orientation
THE ETHICAL AND LEGAL PROSPECTIVE DISCRIMINATION
Racism and prejudice are both legally and ethically wrong.
Every human being should be treated equally, no matter what.
Humans are subject to make mistakes, but this shouldn’t label them or the category that they belong to.
Throughout the presentation, many laws were stated that prevent discrimination, and that is very important in terms of legal views.
The ethical and legal prospective
Solutions to discrimination in the workplace in general
We must realize that every human being is equal in both dignity and rights
The color of our skin, our passports and our religion must not be looked at as a priority during job applications
As long as there is cooperation between employees in the workplace, efficient work can be done
Learning to accept one another as one is a key factor in stopping discrimination as a whole
"Prejudices of any kind are the destroyers of
human happiness & welfare.” -Abdulbaha
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_discrimination
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