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(1) Summarize at least 3 separate incidents of discrimination, 1 of which has taken place within the last 2 years. Additionally, of the 3 incidents you summarize, 1 may be something you are aware of from personal experience.

(2) Address the questions, Is discrimination and prejudice an issue in the workplace? What steps have been made by companies to curb discrimination?

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(1) Summarize at least 3 separate incidents of discrimination, 1 of which has taken place within the last 2 years. Additionally, of the 3 incidents you summarize, 1 may be something you are aware of from personal experience.

(2) Address the questions, Is discrimination and prejudice an issue in the workplace? What steps have been made by companies to curb discrimination?

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(1) Summarize at least 3 separate incidents of discrimination, 1 of which has taken place within the last 2 years. Additionally, of the 3 incidents you summarize, 1 may be something you are aware of from personal experience.

One incident of discrimination that has been taken place within the last 2 years is the case of Obama's Supreme Court Nominee, Sonia Sotomayor. When Sonia Sotomayor was elected to become Obama's Supreme Court Judge, the white house committee throws different kinds of question, questioning her just because ...

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