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Essay / The Pros and Cons of Workplace Discrimination
There are many different views on what action the government should or should not take against workplace discrimination. People who want the government to act want it to enact a law giving employees the right to sue their employers if they are discriminated against. On the other hand, people want the government to let things go and let the problems resolve themselves. The views on either side of the issue can be somewhat extreme, while still proving their point. The ideas presented by both sides of the issue subject the bill to intense scrutiny. Proponents of the issue make valid arguments. One of the first reasons cited by supporters of the new legislation is the reluctance of many people to change. Guynn tells us how Pax Dickinson, chief technology officer at Business Insider, was fired over racist, sexist and homophobic tweets: "Men have made the world such a safe and comfortable place that women now have the time to TO DO. . . [complain] about not being considered our equals’” (Gyunn). Supporters are using tweets and statements like this to prove that without legislation, big companies run by people like Dickinson in power won't hire people based on their gender or sexuality. Another reason why ENDA advocates is the fact that women and gay men have as many new and brilliant ideas as heterosexual men. The article “Sexism in Silicon Valley” helps us better understand where ENDA supporters are coming from. “As one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy, this surprising lack of diversity could carry a double blow: greater income inequality in society today. Innovative ideas, big and small, coming out of the tech industry as it faces increasing competition...... middle of paper ...... they are represented. Opponents on the issue bring many different but valid arguments. After all the research I did, I went back and forth to which side I was on. I now agree more with the opponents of ENDA because the articles I have read have shown me that while equality for all is important, ENDA is not the right way to go. ENDA is too drastic for what we need to fight discrimination in this country. What changed my perspective initially was when I looked at all the arguments against ENDA and realized that while I am all for equality regardless of circumstances, it is too drastic to open our small and large businesses. thousands of lawsuits. Finally, everyone should have the same opportunities as everyone else, but employment non-discrimination law is not the right solution..