Which of the Following Is an Example of Subtle Discrimination

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of subtle discrimination?

• A) Several 50-60 year old employees are given early retirement packages so that the organization can grow by hiring double the number of young job applicants.
• B) Management neglects to respond to an African-American employee's complaints about receiving harassing emails.
• C) Overweight employees are denied health care coverage for cost reasons.
• D) The rest of Janice's management team is composed of men who schedule important meetings without her and limit her access to important documents.

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Definitions:

Controversial

Provoking strong disagreement or disapproval, often involving public debate or contention.

Inequality

The unequal distribution of wealth, resources, or opportunities among individuals or groups within a society.

Rawls

Refers to John Rawls, an American political philosopher known for his theories of justice and "the veil of ignorance."

Morality of Principles

Involves ethical decision-making based on abstract, universal principles such as justice, equality, and respect for individual rights, rather than on personal or societal consequences.