- What constitutes illegal discrimination? Give one example of illegal discrimination.
- What constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (BTOQ)? Give one example of a BTOQ.
- Define the term protected class. List five current characteristics of protected classes.
- Affirmative action was created as a way of directly and proactively attracting more members of protected classes into the workforce. (Be sure you review the definition of protected classes.) Most people believe that affirmative action served a purpose, but many people believe that affirmative action is no longer needed and is actually reverse discrimination.
- Define affirmative action.
- Define reverse discrimination.
- Explain your position or opinion: Is affirmative action still needed?
- There are several major laws that deal with equal employment opportunity. Select one law from this list and in one paragraph, summarize this law.
- Equal Pay
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Americans with Disabilities
- Family and Medical Leave
