Deck 7: Discrimination and Affirmative Action

Question 1

Employers can be found guilty of discrimination____________.

A) only if they intend to discriminate
B) any time an employee feels discriminated against
C) if the effects were just as though discrimination had occurred
D) even if they have not transgressed a particular law

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A nonconsequentialist might argue against discrimination on the basis of____________.

A) the disadvantage it gives to minorities
B) the harm that it does to society
C) its damage to the economy
D) its being unjust

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Affirmative action plans are generally aimed towards____________.

A) achieving certain quotas
B) rectifying past injustices
C) giving greater opportunities
D) correcting prejudice

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Religious discrimination is unique in that it that can involve____________.

A) prejudice
B) specific practices
C) things beyond an employer's control
D) abilities

Question 5

It is not generally illegal to discriminate on the basis of____________.

A) sex
B) age
C) ability
D) nationality

Question 6

Describe a case of affirmative action and the type of discrimination that it would be intended to overcome.

Question 7

On what basis might one argue that affirmative action hurts those it is designed to help?

A) It ensures minorities are hired on a basis other than their qualifications.
B) People can always find ways to get around affirmative action policies.
C) Affirmative action programs could give minorities too many positions.
D) It is unjust to those who are qualified but not minorities.

Question 8

A utilitarian in opposition to discrimination would say that discrimination is wrong because____________.

A) it makes productivity suffer
B) it violates the right to privacy
C) it violates human dignity
D) it is unfair

Question 9

Discrimination is widely considered unethical largely because it is____________.

A) unjust
B) illegal
C) harmful
D) merited

Question 10

Sexual harassment can be a form of discrimination____________.

A) when it involves prejudice
B) only when it is a condition for employment
C) any time sex is not a qualification
D) when it involves a hostile work environment

Question 11

How do people draw the line between job specifications that require discrimination on the one hand, and unfair discrimination on the other?

Question 12

Why is sexual harassment often considered a form of discrimination?

Question 13

One who supports affirmative action on the basis of compensation would argue on the basis of____________.

A) fairness
B) justice
C) benefits
D) consequences