Tag: Discrimination

Academics

VMI Investigation Finds Culture of Racism and Sexism

An independent investigation of Virginia Military Institute (VMI) released last Tuesday found a culture of racism and sexism, resistance to change and fear of retaliation among those who want to report bigotry or sexual misconduct, The Washington Post reported. “This investigation found that institutional racism and sexism are present, tolerated, and left unaddressed at VMI. […]

June 2, 2021

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Sen. Gillibrand to Work on Legislation Extending Discrimination Protections to Troops

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said she would work on legislation to extend legal protections against discrimination to U.S. troops, Reuters reported. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or religion. The U.S. government has considered military […]

January 22, 2021

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Nearly Third of Black U.S. Military Members Reporting Suffering Racial Discrimination or Harassment, Unlikely to Report

Almost a third of Black U.S. military servicemembers reported suffering racial discrimination and/or harassment during a 12-month period, according to results of a 2017 Defense Department survey, Reuters reported. Troops who suffered racial discrimination or harassment had high dissatisfaction with the complaint process and mostly did not report, according to the survey. The Pentagon’s release […]

January 22, 2021