Theresa Sued Her Former Employer for Age, Race, and Gender

question 55

Multiple Choice

Theresa sued her former employer for age, race, and gender discrimination.She claimed $200,000 in damages for loss of income, $300,000 for emotional harm, and $500,000 in punitive damages.She settled the claim for $700,000.As a result of the settlement, Theresa must include in gross income:

• A)$700,000.
• B)$500,000.
• C)$490,000 [($700,000/$1,000,000) × $700,000].
• D)$0.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Cosmopolitanism

The ideology or disposition advocating for global citizenship, where individuals belong to a single moral community beyond national or local identities.

White Guilt

A feeling of guilt or responsibility that some white people may experience for the historical and ongoing racial injustices committed by others of their race.

Racial Awareness

The understanding and recognition of the differences in race and ethnicity, as well as the dynamics of racism and its impact on individuals and society.

White Racial Identity

The concept of identifying or understanding oneself in terms of race, specifically within the context of being white, often involving awareness of privilege and issues of racism.