Burns, R. (2011, April 19). Blood bank segregation (Links to an external site.) Retrieved fromwww.kywcrh.org/archives/2248
Darlington, J, Fothergill, A., & Maestas, E. (1999) Race, ethnicity and disasters in the United States: A review of the literature (Links to an external site.). Disasters, 23(2), p. 163-164 only
Website(s)
EEOC web site (Links to an external site.) and read the Agency Overview. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a national government agency charged with enforcing numerous Civil Rights laws. Click on the link “Laws, Regulations, Guidance, & MOUS” and then click on the “Laws” link and read about the laws passed by Congress and the President that the EEOC enforces.
Under “About EEOC,” click on the “Publications” link. Find and read EEOC Fact Sheets (Links to an external site.) on ADA Discrimination and Race/Color Discrimination.
Click on the Contact Us link and then the Jobs and Internships link (Links to an external site.). Read the information about “Career Opportunities.”
American Red Cross careers search website (Links to an external site.) and read the About Us and Accessibility information.
Read About Diversity (Links to an external site.) at the Red Cross and the Red Cross Diversity Statement (Links to an external site.) and watch Parts 4 through 10 in the Red Cross online Employee and Volunteer Orientation (Links to an external site.) presentation.
Review the template provided for this assignment.
Go to the EEOC web site (Links to an external site.) and read the Agency Overview. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a national government agency charged with enforcing numerous Civil Rights laws. Click on the link “Laws, Regulations, Guidance, & MOUS” and then click on the “Laws” link and read about the laws passed by Congress and the President that the EEOC enforces.
Under “About EEOC,” click on the “Publications” link. Find and read EEOC Fact Sheets (Links to an external site.) on ADA Discrimination and Race/Color Discrimination.
Answer the following questions based upon what you have read:
Do the laws enforced by the EEOC apply to the American Red Cross? If no, why don’t they apply? If yes, what could happen to the Red Cross if it violated the laws and regulations enforced by the EEOC?
4. Click on the Contact Us link and then the Jobs and Internships link (Links to an external site.). Read the information about “Career Opportunities.” Next, click on the USA Jobs link (Links to an external site.) and keep clicking until you get to the American Red Cross Careers Search page. Read the Welcome and Accessibility information on the search page.
Answer the following questions based upon what you have read:
In what ways, if any, does the hiring and job information provided by the Red Cross seem to reflect the requirements of civil rights laws as explained in the EEOC Fact Sheets on ADA and Race/Color Discrimination?
Do you think the Red Cross would have had similar policies in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Briefly explain why or why not?
5. Read About Diversity (Links to an external site.) at the Red Cross and the Red Cross Diversity Statement (Links to an external site.) and watch Parts 4 through 10 in the Red Cross online Employee and Volunteer Orientation (Links to an external site.) presentation.
Respond to the following questions/items based upon what you have read. The Red Cross’ official commitment to diversity seems to go far beyond the legal prohibitions against discrimination.
Why do you think this is the case?
How does hiring a diverse workforce that understands the different needs and perspectives of diverse groups within the U.S. help the Red Cross accomplish its goals?
Offer at least 1 example of how a commitment to understanding diversity and promoting equal treatment would help the Red Cross to: 1) effectively respond to disasters, 2) obtain necessary blood donations, and 3) obtain the funding and donations it needs to operate?
6. Combine all of your answers into one document using this template. Download template.
Then write an introduction to your responses that provides the reader with:
General information about the main idea.
A sentence that states why the main idea is important–tell the reader why he or she should care and keep reading your document.
A sentence that states your thesis/claim–compose a sentence or two stating the position you will support using sound reasoning, balanced perspective, and credibility.
Then write a conclusion that explains what your answers suggest about the impact of civil rights laws on the Red Cross and the importance of having a culturally diverse workforce to the accomplishing it goals.
Include a list of your resources (reference list). Your reference list must adhere to APA guidelines (Links to an external site.).
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