Chapter 11

Question 1

Diversity

Answer 1

The real or perceived differences between individuals.

Question 2

Multiculturalism

Answer 2

Looks at power and privilege differences in society.

Question 3

Power and privelage

Answer 3

A system of advantages based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and other components of diversity.

Question 4

What types of privilege may we have?

Answer 4

Race
Social Class
Gender
Sexual Orientation

Question 5

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Answer 5

A federal agency charged with enforcing federal employment discrimination laws.

Question 6

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Answer 6

This act, passed in 1964 and enforced by the EEOC, covers several areas of discrimination, including age, race, and sex.

Question 7

Bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)

Answer 7

A quality or attribute employers are allowed to consider when making decisions during the selection process.

Question 8

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Answer 8

Created in 1967 and enforced by the EEOC, this law prohibits discrimination based on age and covers people who are age forty or older.

Question 9

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer 9

Prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities and is enforced by the EEOC.

Question 10

What does the EEOC protect?

Answer 10

Age
Disability
Equal pay/compensation
Genetic information
National origin
Pregnancy
Race/color
Religion
Retaliation
Sex
Sexual harassment

Question 11

Employers with at least ____employees are covered under the EEOC

Answer 11

15

Question 12

What form does a company need to file once a year if they have more than 100 staff?

Answer 12

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