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Discrimination or Stereotyping? (Scenario)

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Discrimination or Stereotyping? (Scenario)
Jeremy, Amanda, Taylor, and Omar work in the design department at Casuarina which makes casual and fitness related clothing for the local market. The company has been up and running for over five years and is making profit. Now they are in the process of expanding to the Japanese market where Canadian brands and quality are highly valued. The company has from the beginning embraced diversity as the founders were from Ireland and Turkey. As the company expanded, more diverse and multicultural employees were brought in. There are one or two pockets of the company where talented Caucasian employees at times seem standoffish and keep themselves apart from the rest of the employees during breaks or social occasions.
-What the other employees do not know about Omar is that he is a devout Muslim.He prefers to keep his religious beliefs out of the workplace,and arranges his daily prayers to be conducted in private because he feels this might generate misconceptions and negative feelings.If the other workers knew that Omar is a practicing Muslim,they might ________ by judging him based on their perception of Muslims in general.

Definitions:

Integrity Tests

Assessments used by employers to measure an individual's honesty, trustworthiness, and reliability, often used in the context of pre-employment screening.

Pencil and Paper

Traditional, manual method of writing, drawing, or calculating, often used for tests, sketches, or notes.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, primarily known for its impact on ending segregation in public places and banning employment discrimination.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

A principle that ensures individuals have equal opportunity for employment and advancement without discrimination based on characteristics like race, gender, age, or religion.