We have been debating whether or not diversity still exists in the work place. I know Josh discussed surface level and deep level diversity but this article clearly represents that it is almost impossible to get over surface level diversity. This black man was simply trying to turn in his tax return and was accused of the check being a fake. After getting arrested, the man lost his job while sitting in the county jail for the weekend.
This article clearly represents that we can never overcome surface level diversity. This was an act of racism without a doubt, but this occurred in a workplace environment. How are we suppose to hire someone based on their qualifications alone and not possibly be accused of not having enough diversity?
If Chase bank employees are turning down customers because they don't believe they can own a home in a nice neighborhood, well I do not blame the minority group for becoming upset with lack of diversity in the workplace. All I am saying is that we might as well ignore the issue of race and religion and stop having quotas to hire a certain number of minorities. This is something that we will never overcome and ignoring the situation would be best for everyone.
To some degree I think this is true that we will and can never completely get rid of diversity as long as we are all different... I think things will always get better but to some degree I think we all deep down have preconceived notions about how people are supposed to act and what is acceptable. I think this brings up some great points and is a valid argument. Accepting diversity is important but there will always be aspects that each and every one of us slip on. Great article.
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