Discrtimination in the Workplace - 1182 Words

Discrimination in the Workplace Introduction Discrimination, prejudice, ethnocentricity and diversity are the challenges of a cohesive workplace environment. For this project I will discuss the need for a culturally diverse environment in the nursing profession, and the plight of Latina woman and her challenges in succeeding in a predominantly Anglo male held role. Learning about different types of discrimination and prejudice will allow us to become culturally sensitive and provide us with the ability to recognize and prevent discrimination from occurring. Scenario I have been placed to review the promotion policy of a particular company. Maria is a native born American citizen with Latino ancestry. Maria has a graduate degree and has invested many years with her company and position. 10 years with the company and 7 in her current role. Maria has been passed up for a promotion for an Anglo male named Alex and with less time in the company. He is considered an â€Å"up and comer†. The main acknowledged reason given to Maria for her denial of a promotion was her accent. The company stated that clients would have trouble understanding it. The company also stated that she has a loud and aggressive approach to coworkers and supervisors, and in addition she has had some problems with attendance. Maria is also the only woman of color in her department and that her lower evaluations reflect a built-in bias on the part of her white male supervisors. What is Discrimination? Work related