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Diversity Organizations Tommy Haynes ETH/125 October 05, 2013

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Introduction The status has grown from women having very little rights and power to women becoming leaders and has more rights than men in some circumstances (Schaefer, 2012). Women always have been considered to be homemakershomemakers. Women in the opinions of some were supposed to have the children and take care of home because that is all that they were capable of. In the past, a White American woman did not carry the same status of her husband. She was not allowed to vote or play a part in politics (Schaefer, 2012). When it came to rightsrights, a white American woman had very little more rights than African Americans. For example, if a woman had land and she married. The property now belonged to her husband. A woman was also her husbands property. She had to follow her husband and do what he said or she might be subject to punishment. The voice of women often went ignored and caused all women to be suppressed. Little girls would often be taken out of school at young ages to go home and help their families. They would later, as young as 15, marry and have children of their own. These practices were not uncommon. Women of color were subject to oppression and had no rights. African American women were the property of their slave owners. Legally, slave women were not allowed to marry other slaves unless they had the permission of their slave owner. It was still a possibility of them being sold (Schaefer, 2012). Good information on history of womens struggles Through the many years of suppression women are now able to vote, own their own property, join the military, and have a political opinion (Schaefer, 2012). There are women that hold seats

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in Congress and run for office. For example, Hillary Clinton ran for president in 2008. She did not win because many people believed that running the nation was a job for a man. Many jobs have accepted women into leadership positions (Schaefer, 2013). There are men and women that qualify for the same jobs and now work together. The problem of sexual harassment for women still exists in the workplace (Womens Rights, 2013). Good progress cited The media and society has constructed the concept of how individuals are defined as masculine and feminine (Schaefer, 2012). For example, in society a male needs to have masculine characteristics in order to be accepted. If a male has feminine characteristics, he is assumed to be homosexualhomosexual. Individuals stereotype others try to and identify their sexual orientation. The media depicts how individuals should be viewed. The media in the United States illustrates the perfect woman to be thin with very little body fat. This can lead a young, woman to become anorexic or bulimic because she feels that she needs to be thin, in order to be accepted. Other women may feel the need to diet. The media and society play an important role in how individuals portray themselves. Individuals that feel like they fit in with the rest of society are less likely to feel judged. Good challenges identified Discrimination and prejudice have been the issue for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual (LGBT) people. Individuals have been violently assaulted and killed because of their sexual orientation (LGBT, 2013). There have been many movements and improvements for LGBT people but not as many for other groups. Homosexuality was illegal before the 1970s. Heterosexuality was the only accepted sexual orientation. The LGBT people would meet in secret gay bars until police raided them. The GLBT people eventually took a stand and protested against the police in New York City in the 1960s (LGBT, 2013). Those riots were known as The Stonewall Riots.

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The movements of the LGBT people have improved their communities throughout the world. The GLBT people are accepted more throughout society today than 30 years ago. Some individuals still oppose homosexuality, but it is against the law to discriminate against this group. Homosexual couples are able to get married in 13 U.S. states (LGBT, 2013). The first state to legalize homosexual marriage was Massachusetts. Homosexual couples are allowed to openly adopt children. As of September 20, 2011, homosexuals were allowed to openly serve in the Army under the Dont Ask, Dont Tell policy. Anti-discrimination laws have been put into place to protect LGBT people from discrimination in both the workplace and society. Equal pay for both women and men has been an issue for many years. President Obama passed the Lilly Ledbetter Act making it a law that women and men should be paid legally (Womens Rights, 2013). This was very beneficial for women. Sexual harassment is still an issue that exists for women. It has decreased because of the laws enforced but it still exists. There is also the issue that women and young girls are more likely to suffer poverty more than men. Marriage among the LGBT people is still a political and social issue. Homosexual marriage is legal but there are still many states that refuse to legalize homosexual marriage. LGBT people are still refused jobs because of their sexual orientation. Good information on discrimination faced by members of LGBT community Conclusion The status of both women and LGBT people has improved for the better. ButHowever, there is room for improvement. Society is more accepting of both groups, women more than the LGBT people. LGBT people are able to get better jobs that they might have been denied for 30 years ago. The roles for women and men have been switched. Women are able to secure more stable

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jobs than men, making them the breadwinner of the household. Men are staying home and taking care of the children.

Reference LGBT. (2013, September 10). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=LGBT&oldid=572410190 Schaefer, R.T. (2012). Racial and ethnic groups (13th ed.).: Merrill Prentice Hall. Women's Rights. (2013, September 29). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Women%27s_rights&oldid=574948788 good references

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Worksheet Findings Site Wikipedia Findings Women-Increase of power and authority; able to take seat in Congress, vote, own property, join military; Lilly Ledbetter Act; Equal Employment Opportunities; existence of Sexual Harassment; U.S. women history

LGBT- Discrimination Acts; equality working in workplace; History of LGBT people; LGBT movements; The Stonewall Riots: Legalizing Homosexuality; LGBT people past and present experience with military; Homosexual marriage and right to adopt children

ETH/125 Text Schaefer explains both the women and LGBT movements and how both groups have evolved and played a part in society throughout the years. Information was used from both current chapters and previously studied chapters. No diversity organizations identified Assignment: Diversity Organizations Worksheet and Paper
Resource: Internet Resource Directory in Ch. 13 of Racial and Ethnic Groups Grading Guide

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Content and Development

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Points Earned 38/45 Additional Comments: Some elements of assignment are covered Paper length is fine and all information is well formatted

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. The table is completed in its entirety. Note: Paper needs only to be 500-750 words and should be formatted consistent with APA formatting guidelines! See Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) for APA guidelines The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. The worksheet links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. Readability and Style

Information reads as accurate and is supported with research and in text citations

Paper demonstrates an understanding of course concepts

Points Earned 15/15 Additional Comments: Information is well written and organized

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied. Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. Mechanics

Points Earned 15/15 Additional Comments: Good APA formatting Information is well referenced and cited Most grammar, spelling and punctuation read as correct

The worksheetincluding tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference pageis consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct. Total

Points Earned 68/75

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