According to research, what are people’s general thoughts on family in the United States? How do they view nontraditional family structures? How do you think these views might change in twenty years?

What is something you found interesting about this week’s reading?

Research a recent DEI initiative from a company. What company did you choose, and what specific DEI initiative have they implemented? Provide details on the program’s goals, structure, and intended impact.

With the advent of technology like email and video conferencing, the world has become very small. Global companies are not a new thing, but their employees’ ability to converse and interact has increased a thousandfold. And that’s a great thing! It also means that HR departments are getting more and more experience working within the labor laws and regulations of other countries and cultures. As an HR manager for a company that operates in global markets, you are being charged with arranging a contract employee in Italy. This person will perform landlord services for a couple of buildings your company owns. Review a few online sources and determine a list…

How might discrimination against both older and younger workers affect employers? What things might organizations do to counter age-based stereotypes?

Do you believe the United States is becoming more secularized or more fundamentalist? What would popular media have you believe is the state of religion in the United States today?

Explain how sexual identification and orientation are protected by law.

What is the role of socialization in the role of women’s and men’s choice of occupations and how do these relationships relate to sex segregation and the wage gap?

What should law enforcement agencies do to curb discrimination against minorities? What can the public do?

What does research say about access and discrimination against Black individuals?