Psychologists sought as consultants in employment discrimination disputes

1981 ◽  
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Employment Discrimination

Employment Discrimination and Asian Americans

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Stuart Ishimaru
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Asian Americans ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Employment Discrimination ◽  
Equal Employment Opportunity ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Employment Opportunity ◽  
Equal Employment ◽  
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Outreach And Education

Despite the long history of Asian Americans of fighting for fundamental rights, Asian Americans appear to be less active in complaining about employment discrimination. For example, in 2003, Asian Americans filed proportionally fewer employment discrimination charges with the EEOC than other minority employees. This article examines the factors that create an atmosphere in which Asian Americans do not file as many charges of employment discrimination with the EEOC as one would expect. Also, it explores possible ways to motivate Asian American communities and individuals to engage in and recognize the community’s investment in the equal employment opportunity process. Specifically, it proposes additional outreach and education to Asian Americans to be informed of their rights as well as areas for further research and additional

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