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Employment Discrimination and the Law

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  • Albert J. Rosenthal

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While there have been prohibitions, by the federal, state, and local governments, against racial discrimination in employment since the 1940s, the major legal weapon against such discrimination has been Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The largest part of the burden of enforcing this statute has not been borne by the federal government, but rather by civil rights organizations, whose resources have been limited. A remarkable record of favorable judicial decisions has been achieved in cases brought under this statute. Nevertheless, the disparities between blacks and whites in average income and in proportionate unemployment have not been markedly reduced. Stronger legislation and a greater commitment on the part of all branches of government as well as the public seem necessary if there is to be more significant progress toward truly fair employment practices.

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  • Albert J. Rosenthal, 1973. "Employment Discrimination and the Law," The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, , vol. 407(1), pages 91-101, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:anname:v:407:y:1973:i:1:p:91-101
    DOI: 10.1177/000271627340700108
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