http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/nyregion/08appraisal.html?scp=13&sq=discrimination&st=cse
This article is talking about a situation in New York where a couple is suing their condo board for discrimination. The article explains the situation about how a couple wanted to buy a bigger condo in the same building but the condo board refused. Each side had their own side to the story and opposite reasons was given by each side for the reason for the denial to buy a larger condo. The article then states that these cases are extremely difficult to prove because the landlord or condo board does not have to give a reason for the denial and it is up to the renter or buyer to prove that an act of discrimination has taken place and that is the reason for them being denied.
This article pertains to class because most of the people involved in these discrimination cases are minorities who are not being allowed in to certain buildings or areas because of their race or skin color. This area is just another example of how the poor or non whites are being discriminated against in such a way were it is very difficult to prove and even harder to get the action changed on a national level. This article had several references to discrimination in it, not only with the legal actions taken, but also of claims that employees of the building were not allowed to look white owners or managers in the eyes when talking to them. This is really an example of the pillars of white supremacy in my opinion. White are using what means they have available to them in order to keep minorities and other races towards the bottom of the social latter.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Article
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/business/30walmart.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2&sq=discrimination&st=cse&adxnnl=1&scp=9&adxnnlx=1301952025-x/EhrKfaAC8UauU3NtzQMw
This article is talking about the class-action case against Wal-Mart. The case involves around one and a half million women who are seeking back pay claiming that Wal-Mart discriminated against them. The women are claiming that local managers were given too much discretion in pay and promotion decisions and the result were massive gender stereotypes. Wal-Mart is saying that the women do not have enough evidence or that the evidence presented is unreliable because the women in the class-action suit have worked in thirty four hundred stores and in one-hundred seventy job classifications. Each justice from the Supreme Court has their own opinion on this issue, some feel as Wal-Mart has a responsibility that women in the work place are treated fairly. While other Justices said that Wal-Mart is trying to “whipsaw” the court by contradicting its self in terms of their own policies.
This article relates to the class because it is focusing on a major court decision that may have lasting effects on the workplace and promotions. This case could affect many cases in the coming years. If this case goes forward it will be one of the most important cases for business for employment discrimination. The Supreme Court is expected to have its decision by June.
This article is talking about the class-action case against Wal-Mart. The case involves around one and a half million women who are seeking back pay claiming that Wal-Mart discriminated against them. The women are claiming that local managers were given too much discretion in pay and promotion decisions and the result were massive gender stereotypes. Wal-Mart is saying that the women do not have enough evidence or that the evidence presented is unreliable because the women in the class-action suit have worked in thirty four hundred stores and in one-hundred seventy job classifications. Each justice from the Supreme Court has their own opinion on this issue, some feel as Wal-Mart has a responsibility that women in the work place are treated fairly. While other Justices said that Wal-Mart is trying to “whipsaw” the court by contradicting its self in terms of their own policies.
This article relates to the class because it is focusing on a major court decision that may have lasting effects on the workplace and promotions. This case could affect many cases in the coming years. If this case goes forward it will be one of the most important cases for business for employment discrimination. The Supreme Court is expected to have its decision by June.
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