1. The issue of race – does the government do too little or too much to reduce the instances of racial discrimination? Why or how so?
When it comes to the issue of race and how the government is involved it gets very confusing for me. In some cases I feel like they overstep their authority while in other cases, I do not feel like they do enough. I think my opinion on this matter depends upon the circumstances in which the instance of racial discrimination is considered to have happened. I do feel that some people of all races practice discrimination. I think the government in some circumstances, allows the use of a person’s race to both an advantage and disadvantage of others. I find it very hard to determine the level of involvement that should be allowed by the government when it comes to issues of race. In some circumstance, it is used by all, and in many cases it is used to the disadvantage of all.
2. The issue of gender – does the government do too little or too much to reduce the instances of gender discrimination? Why or how so?
I do believe that the government does too little to reduce the instances of gender discrimination. In a world where everyone is supposed to be considered equal, it is still a common known fact that women still earn less than men, are still not given the same promotion opportunities and are still not treated equally in the workplace. Their needs to be more checks and balances especially as it relates to the workplace. In a time when many women find themselves the head of the household, it makes it even more difficult to know that their male counterparts are earning more. On the other hand, I do not feel that a woman who is less qualified should be given opportunities that a more qualified male has also been given. I just think everyone should be treated more equally.
3. The issue of sexual orientation – does the government do too little or too much to reduce the instances of sexual orientation discrimination? Why or how so?
Sexual orientation has probably always been an issue but it has not been as publicly recognized as it is today. I do not believe at this point, the government does enough to reduce the instances of sexual orientation. While sexual orientation discrimination is not as recognized as gender or racial discrimination, it is certainly just as important and needs to be addressed with the same amount of attention. I feel that the government sweeps this one under the rug a little and tries to avoid it. While they now allow homosexuals in the military it is still taboo for them to receive the same kind of treatment as the people that are not homosexuals I believe and little is done to discourage that kind of treatment.
You know, I kind of agree that it can be a bit difficult to know when the government should or should not intercede. And as you say it sometimes race can be used as an advantage, while at other times it is a disadvantage. And, I like how you thought about incorporating checks and balances in the workplace to help eliminate gender discrimination. I also agree that it should simply be fair to everyone.
ReplyDeleteThe government has made progress on the issue of discrimenation. However they have gone from one extreme to the other; At first doing nothing, then doing too much. As a military person, I was punished for being a white male when it came to promotion.
ReplyDeleteAll people should be treated equally, I agree with that, and there should be chances for all to succeed to their full potential, and not have a barrier placed in front of them because of their race or gender and even their sexual preference.
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