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Gender Discrimination
Asked by J.P. from Orlando
on September 12, 2007
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Okay ladies, you will eat this one up. I can't believe it myself. Last Wednesday my boss came to me and told me that my job position had been eliminated and that I was...
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- Before you hop to gender discrimination, (which it seems sorta like the case), you should consult a labor union such as Teamsters or another or at best an attorney. ...
- I don't think you were treated nicely, but I didn't catch why you think it's gender discrimination
- Hi J., I do believe that what happended to you is unfair, even unethical, however I do not believe it is necessarily "gender discrimnation." I would also suggest co...
Following up on the Gender Neutral Preschool Question
Asked by M.O. from New York
on June 28, 2011
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Hey mamas.
There's a question on Mamapedia today about a gender-neutral preschool in Sweden, where apparently even gender pronouns are forbidden (see http://www.mam...
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- so then what do you name your children if you don't want to "lock them into a rigid gender stereotype"? do you name them gender neutral names? or do you name your...
- Placing "roles" with respect to gender on children isn't something that seems to be such a pressing issue that it requires the time, effort and funding necessary to st...
- EXACTLY what Bug said. :) And I said it before about the "gender neutral baby": it is a rejection of the part of that child that is male/female. It can only come ac...
Just a Poll Sexist Toys or Gender Nuetral Which Ever Way You Want to Phrase It
Asked by D.S. from Tulsa
on December 1, 2010
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I just answered a question about a boy having a baby doll. got me thinking why are toys sexist. it is ok for girls to have babies and boys its not. boys cant have barb...
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- My best friend's husband flipped out when I bought their son a babydoll. He actually believed it would make the boy effeminate and gay, which is insane to me. The bo...
- I don't have much to add, the ladies below covered most of what I would say on this subject. Kudos to you mama, for being so aware of the reality of commercialism and...
- I have found with my son, the toy stereotypes are real. He has a doll, and other "girl" toys. (mostly, because we got all our toys free, from others! But, we really do...
Last ? I Swear.... for Today Anyway... Regarding Gay Rights...
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on January 27, 2012
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Not sure how to do a link on here, but I copied the site below. A New Hampshire bill would allow businesses to refuse services to gay couples (such as wedding photogr...
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- Well how about businesses start refusing service to people who have brown hair, or green eyes? I thought that our country would be moving forward and against discrimin...
- It's also akin to refusing services to minorities who have different cultural beliefs. This is discrimination, regardless of what some may call it. I truly do no...
- I am bisexual. I support gay marriage equality 100% I think that hate crimes should have additional penalties. I think a city facility, like a court house should ...
Myself
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on June 12, 2010
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Hi, I have been working in a husband/wife office for two years. My boss's wife does not like me. She doesnt speak to me. When I try to talk to her she just anawers ...
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- I agree with the others - unfortunately being a bi*ch isn't against the law. You should start documenting your pay issues. Instead of going in and talking with her, ...
- I've worked in an environment like that and I know it is hell. Every day was torture. I feel for you. I would start looking for a new job as soon as possible and leave...
- I Know that jobs are difficult to find in today's economy but I would certainly be looking for a more pleasant work atmosphere if I were you? Think about it, you spend...
Is This Legal for My Employer to Do? Just Curious If Anyone Knows.
Asked by R.L. from Detroit
on July 1, 2011
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I work for a large company where there are always internal job postings for different departments and positions. Currently my department will not allow anyone to apply...
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- I don't think it's illegal, but it wouldn't hurt to talk with an employment attorney to find out for sure. This doesn't sound like discrimination unless everyone in y...
- It may be covered in the company policy, they may be allowed to do it. Sounds fishy tho and worth your investigation.
- You may want to check with your human resources department. Internal job posting should be fair game to all that are interested.
Nanny Questions
Asked by G.T. from Washington DC
on May 16, 2011
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Hi moms,
Our live-in nanny is leaving us in one month and we're looking for a new one. So far, I've posted ads in Craigslist, Sittercity.com and GoNanny.com.
3 of ...
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- We have had 2 nanny's and both times, we had tons of applicants. Each time we narrowed it down to 2 or 3. We did a phone interview, reference checks and then had them...
- As a Nanny... I always brought my child and OMGoodness was it a blessing for all involved!! My daughter grew up understanding that the younger children always got att...
- Are you looking for another live in nanny? In that case I would rule out a mother with a child or a male. But if its live out then I would rule out the one with a 2 ...
Seeking Mom's Advice on Racist Policy at Local School.
Asked by B.P. from San Francisco
on October 17, 2008
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Has anyone else ever had their child removed from school, with the "off the record" reason been your child's ethnicity, gender and size? I recently posted that my 4 y...
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- Hi B., I am not a teacher so I am not really sure who you need to contact BUT please if you have the time write up a complaint. This is ridiculous, and as soon as y...
- I am absolutely disgusted by this director's "reasoning" for dismissal. This preschool program is suppose to adhere to state licensing rules. I don't know if it...
- Even though this is a private school, this IS A LAWSUIT if I have ever heard of one. Contact an attorney, through Legal Aid or the ACLU(who I do not generally agree...
Seeking Legal Counsel for Descriminatory Practices at Work
Asked by C.R. from Washington DC
on January 6, 2011
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I am a single mother and a racial minority who has been working in corporate America since July 2002. I come from the belief that if you work hard and prove your worth...
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- I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation. Unfortunately in order to actually censure them or have a case of any kind, you're going to have to have proof that you h...
- If the reason they want you out can be proven to be your race or sex, you may have a case for the ACLU, but if it has more to do with a clash of personalities, than I ...
- The US Department of Labor Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is equipped to investigate complaints of discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity. Conta...
Has Anyone Ever Been a Part of And/or Won a Wrongful Termination Case?
Asked by O.L. from Los Angeles
on January 29, 2011
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Just wondering if anyone has been wrongfully terminated from a job? If so, did you hire an attorney? What was your experience like? Did you win the case? How hard is i...
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- My friend was. She was in a finance/collection department and the company was engaging in illegal/unethical practices. She very respectfully offered solutions to corre...
- I have one friend who was successful in a case like this. He was male and white, so his reasons had nothing to do with discrimination. He was in a job that paid over $...
- My fiance was fired for asking about the safety a job they were doing (metal framing on top of a building in 40-50 mph winds). They denied unemployment when he filed ...
