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Understanding and navigating discrimination in America / edited by Jamie Maniloff and Madhavi Murali.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Maniloff, Jamie, author.
Contributor:
Maniloff, Jamie, editor.
Murali, Madhavi, editor.
Series:
Diversity series
Gale eBooks
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Discrimination--Law and legislation--United States.
Discrimination.
Discrimination--Law and legislation--United States--History.
Race discrimination--Law and legislation--United States.
Race discrimination.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiii, 330 pages) : illustrations.
Edition:
First edition.
Place of Publication:
Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2021]
Summary:
"Provides Basic Information about the Bias, Prejudice, and Discrimination Prevailing in the United States; Detailed Information about the Laws and Movements Related to Discrimination from Early-Middle History till the Present Day; and Information on How Racism and Discrimination Impact a Person Physically, Mentally, Socially, and Economically"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Defining bias, prejudice, and discrimination
The psychology of discrimination
Overview and types of discrimination
Analyzing socio-economic status as a discrimination ground
Role of media in perpetuating stereotypes and discrimination
Laws and movements around discrimination in America : early-middle history
Laws and movements around discrimination in America : late history-2010
Laws and movements around discrimination in America : 2010-present
Impact of racism and discrimination on physical, mental, and social wellbeing
Disparities in health outcomes and access to healthcare
Impact of discrimination on economic wellbeing : education and employment
Discrimination in housing, rental, mortgage despite fair housing laws
The community impact of hate crimes
Impact of discrimination in law enforcement and criminal justice
The debate over affirmative action and reverse discrimination
A family guide to talking about race and discrimination
How to navigate racism and discrimination in educational institutions
How to navigate racism and discrimination in organized sports
Preventing and responding to discrimination at the workplace
Public accommodations : know your rights
Advancing inclusion through allyship and advocacy
Identifying and mitigating bias
Directory of support organizations.
Notes:
Includes index.
Description based on print version record.
ISBN:
9781787859111
1787859118
9780780819023
0780819020
OCLC:
1236898542

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