Diversity and Discrimination
QUESTIONS
1. What reasons, other than intentional discrimination, might explain the in- equality of wages, employment, and positions of status?
2. Distinguish among equal opportunity, affi rmative action, and preferential treatment.
3. When might discrimination in the workplace be justifi ed? Might discrimi- nation on the basis of gender or race ever be justifi ed?
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?
