Tag: Discrimination

As a foreigner learning the Spanish language, I have had my own experiences with linguistic discrimination, from seemingly innocent remarks, to downright discriminating other varieties of a certain language, by deeming them “vulgar” or “of bad taste”. With this said, the inte...

The drama unfolded after a theatrical performance of “A Raisin in the Sun,” orchestrated by a senior classman in 2012. Student Allan-Michael Meads, scheduled to graduate in May of 2012, collaborated with the African American Awareness Society to produce the event. Meads financed the proj...

American culture worships early birds. They get the worms, and everybody else gets the leftovers. There’s no end to the articles talking about how waking up early makes you more productive, healthier, and happier. Many of these articles even seem to imply that early birds are morally...

Much of the public discourse about tech originally focused on how the outcomes of tech tools, e.g., software, affected people. Then, the conversation turned to algorithms and how they are designed to be exclusionary. Now, we’re having more conscious discussions about the data, both input and o...

Discrimination can significantly impact people’s lives in the short and long term. This can be seen in their physical and mental health, economic prospects, interpersonal connections, and overall happiness. Some of the specific ways that discrimination can affect people’s lives include: ...

Acas is an independent body with several roles. One of its roles is to try to get you and your employer to reach a settlement about your dispute, before you make your claim or, if you have already made your claim, before it reaches the hearing stage. Conciliation is a process through which Acas a...