Note: All due dates reflect North American eastern time (ET).
Lesson 1: Work, Race, and Gender - An Introduction
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 1: Introduction
- "New report from members of The Washington Post’s union shows women and people of color are paid less, Courtney Connley, CNBC, Nov. 7, 2019
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Assignments:
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- Orientation Quiz
- Introduction Discussion
- Practice File Upload
- Lesson 01 Discussion on Supporting Diversity
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Lesson 2: Recent Changes in Employment
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 3: Legislation
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, American Experiences Versus American Expectations
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 02 Short Essay on Changes in Employment Participation by Women and Minorities
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Lesson 3: Sex and Gender
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 9: Sex and Gender
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 03 Short Essay on Reducing Sex and Gender Discrimination
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Lesson 4: Work and Family
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 10: Work and Family
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 04 Discussion on Work-Family Programs
- This assignment has two parts: Initial Post and Reply Posts
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Lesson 5: Race and Work - African Americans
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 4: Blacks/African Americans
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 05 Short Essay on Reducing the Effects of Discrimination Against African Americans
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Lesson 6: Ethnicity and Work - Latinx or Hispanic Americans
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 5: Latinos/Hispanics/Latinx
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 06 Discussion on ESL Programs and the Value of Spanish Speaking Employees
- This assignment has two parts: Initial Post and Reply Posts
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Lesson 7: Ethnicity and Work - Asians and Asian Americans
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 6: Asians/Asian Americans
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 07 Short Essay on Asian American Identity and Stereotypes
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Lesson 8: Ethnicity and Work - White/Caucasian Americans
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 7: Whites/Anglo Americans
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 08 Short Essay on Changes to the Labeling and Categorization of Whites
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Spring Break
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March 10 to March 16, 2025
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Lesson 9: Ethnicity and Work - Indigenous and Multi-Racial Group Members
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 8: Native Americans and Multi-Racial Group Members
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 09 Long Essay on Labor Statistics and Demographics of Alaskan Natives and American Indians (Rough Draft)
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Lesson 10: Religion and Work
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 12: Religion
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 10 Discussion on Atheism and Religious Protection in the Workplace
- This assignment has two parts: Initial Post and Reply Posts
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Lesson 11: Age and Work
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 13: Age
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 11 Long Essay on Labor Statistics and Demographics of Alaskan Natives and American Indians (Final Draft)
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Lesson 12: Ability and Work
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 14: Ability
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 12 Short Essay on Employee Protections and Employer Responsibility Regarding Age and Ability
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Lesson 13: Appearance
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 15: Weight and Appearance
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 13 Short Essay on Appearance-Related Experiences in the Workplace
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Lesson 14: Global Diversity
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Readings
- Myrtle Bell, Diversity in Organizations (5th ed., 2025), Chapter 16: Global Diversity
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 14 Short Essay on Current Trends in International Employment, Discrimination, and Inclusion
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Lesson 15: Intersectionality, COVID-19, and Course Summary
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Readings
- Transcript for Kimberlé Crenshaw’s TEDTalk on intersectionality
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Assignments:
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- Lesson 15 Short Essay on Summarizing and Reflecting on this Course
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