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    This document provides information on how to build defenses against discrimination and outlines specific steps that can be taken. It discusses why discrimination is harmful, as it denies the value of individuals and causes pain. It then recommends ways to stop discrimination, such as by being aware of it, standing up against discriminatory remarks, choosing non-discriminatory friends, and implementing clear anti-discrimination policies in the workplace and schools. Finally, it outlines steps to avoid social and employment discrimination, such as avoiding stereotypes, socializing with diverse groups of people, requesting equal opportunity policies, using clear hiring criteria, and providing anti-discrimination training for employees.

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    This document provides information on how to build defenses against discrimination and outlines specific steps that can be taken. It discusses why discrimination is harmful, as it denies the value of individuals and causes pain. It then recommends ways to stop discrimination, such as by being aware of it, standing up against discriminatory remarks, choosing non-discriminatory friends, and implementing clear anti-discrimination policies in the workplace and schools. Finally, it outlines steps to avoid social and employment discrimination, such as avoiding stereotypes, socializing with diverse groups of people, requesting equal opportunity policies, using clear hiring criteria, and providing anti-discrimination training for employees.

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    This document provides information on how to build defenses against discrimination and outlines specific steps that can be taken. It discusses why discrimination is harmful, as it denies the value of individuals and causes pain. It then recommends ways to stop discrimination, such as by being aware of it, standing up against discriminatory remarks, choosing non-discriminatory friends, and implementing clear anti-discrimination policies in the workplace and schools. Finally, it outlines steps to avoid social and employment discrimination, such as avoiding stereotypes, socializing with diverse groups of people, requesting equal opportunity policies, using clear hiring criteria, and providing anti-discrimination training for employees.

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    Building Defenses Against Discrimination

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    Liezel-jheng Apostol Lozada
    This document provides information on how to build defenses against discrimination and outlines specific steps that can be taken. It discusses why discrimination is harmful, as it denies the value of individuals and causes pain. It then recommends ways to stop discrimination, such as by being aware of it, standing up against discriminatory remarks, choosing non-discriminatory friends, and implementing clear anti-discrimination policies in the workplace and schools. Finally, it outlines steps to avoid social and employment discrimination, such as avoiding stereotypes, socializing with diverse groups of people, requesting equal opportunity policies, using clear hiring criteria, and providing anti-discrimination training for employees.

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    BUILDING

    DEFENSES
    AGAINST
    DISCRIMINATION

    WHY SHOULD WE STOP DISCRIMINATION?

    Discrimination is dehumanizing. When you treat someone differently


    solely based on race, gender, age, etc., you deny the value of who they
    are as an individual.
    Discrimination hurts. Whether discrimination is subtle or overt, people
    know when they are being discriminated against, and its painful.

    HOW CAN WE STOP DISCRIMINATION?


    If you wish to join me in taking an active stance against all forms of
    discrimination, here are some ways you can begin.

    Never again say anything negative or derogatory about anyone as it


    relates to things outside their control.
    Be more aware of discrimination. When you witness it, ask yourself if
    there is anything you can do personally to remedy the situation. Then do
    it!
    Be intentional about giving favor to those whom you know are being
    discriminated against.
    Say the words and practice the behavior you want children to imitate.
    As parents and teachers, we have a huge influence on our children and
    their views.
    Guard your thoughts and words when with those who make
    discriminating remarks. Stand up for whats right.
    Choose your friends carefully. People who discriminate are not friends
    of mine. Remember that you are the average of your five closest friends.

    Implement policies that prohibit discrimination in the workplace and


    school zones. Draft key points that fight discrimination, set them in stone
    and publicize them to employees and students. Such rules that fight
    discrimination would include firing, suspending or expelling those that use
    foul language, discriminatory jokes, name calling and foul body gestures.
    Present meeting lectures and invite keynote speakers to talk about the
    negative short term and long term effects of discrimination in the workplace
    or school environment. Set yearly or monthly code of conduct meetings for
    employees to attend.
    Join the battle against discrimination though a variety of organizations
    that fight discrimination together. Many websites and town organizations can
    be joined to help fight discrimination. Join the organizations that fit your
    personality best

    WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO AVOID DISCRIMINATION?


    Avoiding Social Discrimination
    1. Think about the jokes you want to tell carefully before you say
    them. Humor can lighten the mood, but it is often taken at anothers
    expense. Many jokes degrade women, ethnicities and disabled people.
    2. Learn another language, or be open to accepting that most countries
    have citizens who speak dozens, if not hundreds of
    languages. Promoting language education, rather than fighting it, can
    decrease discrimination based on ethnicity.
    3. Fight gender stereotypes in the home. Thinking of things as womens
    work or mans work may lead to gender discrimination in the next
    generation. As more and more families become dual-income
    households, make sure both sexes are treated as partners.
    4. Socialize with people outside your comfort zone. Join a club, group or
    team where you have contact with people of different gender, sexuality
    or race. People often get into routines where they arent exposed to
    diversity in the community.
    5. Be open to learning about other religions. Although you might be
    devout, a little research can help you find the common ground
    between another faith and your own. The next time someone makes a
    religious slur, talk about the commonalities, rather than the
    differences.
    6. Request that clubs or groups that you join adopt a policy of equal
    opportunity to people of different genders, sexualities, races and
    physical health. Starting a conversation about creating an open group
    may avoid issues based on these topics in the future.
    Avoiding Discrimination at Work
    1. Develop a set of qualifications and prerequisites before you
    start hiring for a job. Judge the candidates based on these
    professional parameters. If you fear a colleague is discriminating in
    their choices, ask for a third party to judge the candidates without
    seeing their names or faces.
    2.
    Dont ask for additional documents related to work history just
    because someone appears foreign or ethnic. Requiring a
    person who isnt Caucasian to give you extra immigration or citizenship
    papers is discrimination, unless you ask for this paperwork as a matter
    of policy for all applicants.[
    3. Look around at your work force. If you like in a diverse population
    but your employees are all from the same race, you may be
    inadvertently promoting hiring practices based on discrimination.

    4. Develop a clear harassment and discrimination policy at


    work. Post it in a common location and add it to your employee
    handbook. Place a human resources manager in charge of complaints
    5. Provide yearly staff training on discrimination or
    harassment. Make it clear that there is a zero tolerance policy when it
    comes to discrimination. Announce how complaints and disciplinary
    action will be handled.
    6. Keep a diary of all discrimination claims and how they were
    handled. You can protect yourself and your employees by noting each
    interaction.
    7.
    Take steps to ensure that your locations are accessible to the
    disabled.Installing a ramp at a retail location or installing a sit/stand
    desk for an employee with a chronic back problem helps you avoid
    disability discrimination.

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