Racial Discrimination in Organizations
1.Japanese Americans served in World War II while their family members were held in relocation centers. As discussed in Chapter 4, African Americans served in World War II but rode in the back of buses and drank from separate “colored-only” water fountains while German prisoners of war drank from “Whites-only” fountains. Hispanics returning from war faced considerable hostility and violence. What ironies exist for people of color in the U.S. military in the present?
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2.Homer Plessy of the separate but equal case was seven-eighths White and could have “passed” for White, based on his appearance. What role does the invisibility of someone’s race or ethnicity play in their treatment, experiences, and identity?
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What specific steps can organizations take to ensure that bilingual workers’ skills are compensated when these skills are job relevant, in order to encourage bilingualism among employees and to reduce resistance to Spanish speakers?
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4.What should law enforcement agencies do to curb discrimination against minorities? What can the public do?
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Chapter 5: Latinos/Hispanics
Chapter 6: Asians/Asian Americans
Chapter 8: American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members
Bell, M. P. (2012). Diversity in organizations (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.
Answer PreviewPeople of color started experiencing racial discrimination during the World War II. It is during this time that African-Americans were perceived as irresponsible and careless. It painted a picture of African Americans as people with little capabilities compared to their counterparts in…