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Gender Discrimination
By: Kulsoom Basharat
Date: December 1, 2011
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The practice of medicine should be based and is based upon experience and
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who has been sexually assaulted by a female is assigned to a female gynecologist? I do strongly
believe that making any decision is naturally discriminatory; any individual male or female
should be allowed to make their own decision about their lives based upon their beliefs, comfort
levels, and preferences.
In the biased article, The EEOCs War on Hooters iii I believe there is a case to be made
about just and unjust discrimination for both men and women. The obvious is that men are not
hired due to the nature of what Hooters personifies. Gender discrimination is not only practiced
but is accepted and expected within this environment. Being a patron of this Playboy Club for
Rednecks, you anticipate women displaying themselves in a manner to boost tips, provide
entertainment, and to serve greasy food. The first thing one thinks of when associating Hooters
is not the men working there (such as the manager, busy boys [traditional roles come into play
here as well] and so forth) therefore it is generally accepted and demanded.
Now very few take notice of the unjust discrimination against women who need a job but
who do not meet the criteria of wanting to wear uniforms designed to tempt and titillate. The
women who work there are on a constant basis being looked down upon as subservient and
objects of cheap sexual desire. Where is there defense? Or is it that if they are accepting of their
position, then it automatically becomes just? The biased article comes to the defense of Hooters
throughout the article stating they want to bust up a sexist restaurant chain but is that not what
the very role of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is?
It is understandable that the line between just and unjust gender discrimination is clearlygray. First off, patients should have the right regardless of their background to choose which
doctor they would like to go to. Discouraging male or female medical students from pursuing
fields that may not be economically sound for them is absurd. If a student has an aptitude to
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excel in a field and to make advancements then they should be encouraged but forewarned of the
concerns allowing them to make the best decision for themselves.
In the case of the doctor in New Jersey being promised $65,000 and then being fired, the
hiring personnel should have been aware of the risk the practice was taking to hire him and not
make such false promises in the first place. If the condition of his gender and cliental was not a
stipulation in the beginning then the doctor does have a right to file a claim against the practice.
Although private practices do have a right to be selective about whom they hire and keep on their
books. On the other hand, if he was fired for other reasons then that information was not made
clear in the article to make a complete decision on whether or not this was a case of gender
discrimination.
Hooters is branded as a restaurant that promotes the backward thinking women are meant
to wear sleazy outfits and serve men. In my opinion there is very little difference between
Hooters and a strip club only that Hooters serves food. However, I can set aside my personal
beliefs and gage whether or not Hooters was/is discriminating against men wanting to work
there. I do believe the men who applied there and were denied a job do have a valid case against
Hooters discriminating. Unless their bylaws state that their wait staff must be women- then as an
private restaurant they have the justification to hire whomever they feel will bring in more
revenue and will uphold their image.
There is no doubt that women, men, and transgender face problems finding the perfect fit
for their role in society. Women approach glass ceilings that limit opportunities, while men often
have problems finding jobs in childcare settings or other jobs perceived as womens jobs.
People who are transgender face it the worst- they have trouble finding a job willing to accept
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them the way they are, keeping a job, they get fired more frequently, they face social isolation
and at times experience violent attacks against them.
Hiring personnel must acknowledge that when selecting applicants, they must look within
the qualifications of the applicant rather than the gender because their reputation is on the line
and that in itself is far more expensive to repair than not meeting sales goals. Any business,
practice, or general area of employment limits itself when it restricts advancements to allow for
equal gender employment.
In my experience, the public sector and companies that work in government contracting industry,
attempt to achieve a more representative workforce. Going hand in hand with Affirmative Action,
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives strive to employ and protect people from
discrimination against their gender and other areas such as their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability all throughout the life-cycle of employment (e.g., selecting,
interviewing, recruiting, hiring, promoting, and firing).
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