Question

8.
Explain the goals of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and describe an
example scenario in which a member of a marginalized group could benefit from EEOC
assistance. (3 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

EEOC''s objectives might be described as:

1. Enforcement of federal laws regarding non-discrimination in the workplace.
2. Hearing Complaints in Mediation.
3. Creates and implements special initiatives to further their goals of workplace equality
4. Cooperation with Other Agencies

If a person is bullied because their coworkers make fun of him saying that he is a drug landlord because he is from Colombia then the person can fill a charge for employment discrimination at EEOC and the Commission must analyze the case and enforce the laws preventing this discrimination to happen.

Explanation:

• Enforcement of federal laws regarding non-discrimination in the workplace.

The most important mission in EEOC is to prevent and manage discrimination in the workplace.

• Hearing Complaints in Mediation.

Before a complain goes to a judge a preliminary Mediation takes place in EEOC in which the parties try to settle the case.

• Creates and implements special initiatives to further their goals of workplace equality

The EEOC implement programs that are aimed to prevent discrimination by identifying and targeting barriers associated to ethnicity inequality.

Two programs are well known one is E RACE that stands for  Eradicating Racism and Colorism from Employment. and the other is LEAD Leadership for the Employment of Americans with Disabilities. Both target discriminatory hiring practices

• Cooperation with Other Agencies

EEOC cooperate with other federal agencies to prevent this discriminatory practices.