In 2009, Americans filed over 93,000 job discrimination charges with the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission. At 36 percent, racial discrimination was the leading reason for charges being filed, followed closely by sex discrimination at...
Gender discrimination in the athletics industry has long been a controversial topic--even the founder of the modern Olympics, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, said in 1896, "No matter how toughened a sportswoman may be, her organism is not cut out to...
People with schizophrenia were once kept away from the rest of civilized society, sometimes even locked up, often in poor conditions, with little or no say in running their lives. In primitive cultures, they were just as isolated and feared...
Diversity in the workplace encompasses the individual assets, similarities and differences that each person brings to the company. A diverse workplace includes people of various genders, religions, cultures, nationalities, races, educational...
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) amended Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, making it unlawful for employers to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related medical conditions. The PDA's prohibitions apply to...
With the U.S. becomes more diverse everyday, it is important that people understand and accept each other to prevent demographic conflict in the workplace. You want the work environment to be like a team and for everyone to feel accepted and...
Employers often have difficulty creating a diverse workforce, especially in areas that typically don't attract minorities. For example, according to the National Science Foundation, fields such as geosciences and engineering do not employ great...
Diversity in the workplace is commonly defined as a variety of skills, beliefs, attitudes and opinions in a business or work environment that adds dimension, ideas and approaches to business models and strategies for success. Diversity, according...
The availability of genetic testing has boomed recently. Consumers can now order genetic tests via the Internet without a doctor's involvement. Although these tests are designed to help people by providing more information about their health...
While some fitness centers may be reluctant to hire a plus-size instructor, other facilities recognize that fitness comes in all shapes and sizes. There are no specific weight requirements for earning a fitness instructor certification. However,...
Due to recent discoveries of new genes and the development of new testing methodologies, the availability of genetic testing has increased dramatically. Several companies now offer direct-to-consumer genetic testing through which individuals can...
You know that your clothes are getting too tight, but you just can't seem to find the motivation to change your eating habits and shed the pounds. People can struggle with motivation to lose weight because, often, the reasons they consider are...
Diet and exercise are critical components of a healthful lifestyle. It takes willpower to eat the right kind and amounts of food, and get enough exercise. However, it is critical to make the effort to eat well and exercise because the consequences...
Workplace harassment is a growing problem. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received more than 27,000 official complaints in 2007 and more than 32,000 in 2008---about 80 to 84 percent of those complaints reached a resolution. Careful...
In the United States, laws exist to protect the handicapped, or those with disabilities, from discrimination and to ensure they have access to facilities, transportation, education, technology and medical care. The laws make a tremendous...
There is a greater need for tolerating work place diversity, particularly because of the variety of backgrounds people have regarding gender, ethnicity, background and religion. Though anti-discrimination laws are put in place to protect...
It's no secret that many countries have a history of racial inequality and intolerance. In recent years, increased awareness of equality and justice have led to increases in tolerance of others who are of different ethnic backgrounds, gender or...
The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per each 12-month period. Leave may be taken for purposes of caring for a newborn child (or newly adopted child), to tend to an ailing family...
An eye doctor can diagnose your particular type of colorblindness using the so-called Ishihara Color Test. The vast majority of patients have what's known as red-green colorblindness. That said, you may have a different case (e.g. blue-yellow...
Forty-nine U.S. states are at-will employment states, which means that either the employer or employee may unilaterally terminate their relationship at any time and for any reason. Several federal and state laws have somewhat narrowed the scope of...
Coming out as a gay person can be one of the most challenging things you ever do, but, if you are indeed homosexual, it is essential for your happiness and growth as a person. Although today's society is growing increasingly tolerant of gay...
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, in 2007 there were 23.5 million people older than 20 with diabetes in the United States. There were also 186,000 people younger than 20 diagnosed with diabetes,...
With the advent of new testing methodologies and increased availability of tests thanks to direct-to-consumer genetics companies and the Internet, more people are able to access a wide range of genetic tests. Although these tests can provide...
Visual perception is defined as the ability of the eye to take in information and interpret it. It is not just seeing, but translating visual images into information that the brain can remember, organize, recognize and use. It allows children to...
If you are gay or lesbian and hoping to adopt a child, your rights vary widely from state to state. In Utah, you must be married before you can adopt a child--an impossibility if you are gay or lesbian and live in Utah, while in Florida, you...
According to the Mayo Clinic, HIV is a chronic, bloodborne condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV reduces the body's ability to fight off viruses and bacteria. It also makes the patient more susceptible to certain cancer types...
Background checks are often requested by prospective employers before hiring someone, or by prospective landlords on applicants for an apartment. Background checks are especially important for employers hiring in the banking or finance industries,...
Cialis, or tadalafil, is a prescription drug used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. It is classified as a phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme inhibitor, meaning it blocks the function of the phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme and allows the...
Where do your feet go as a baseball player in a batter's box? Learn about batting stances and how to prepare to hit a baseball in this free video lesson.