Is there still a lot of discrimination going on in the real world?
461977
Yes, there is still a lot of discrimination in the real world. From my own experience, I tried to find a job on my own sending in my resumes to the positions that I qualified for.I just graduated from City College of San francisco with an Associates degree in Liberal Arts. However, I was not getting any response. Also, when I do get a response, I NEVER go to round two of the interview. I am answering the interview questions according to my work experience and believe me, most of the majority of the interviews I had were RUDE that I applied for. I was desperate NEED of a job. So, it really depend on your work experience. If you don't have a LOT then KNOW someone who will hire you for a year. All the employers are looking for is EXPEREIENCE.
562597
Discrimination exists in every country. BY lumping all Australians together in your question you are treading the same path.
489933
Sadly it probably is.  America has horrible worker rights laws in most states, and I think VA is one of the sucky ones.  You might be able to claim discrimination due to disability, which is federal.  Talk to a lawyer about it ask if you have any kind of case.  Good luck.
331161
I'm not sure. But after the state sticks you in yours, report back to us. I'm interested to know if they are still serving gruel, and whether you get your knuckles rasped by a ruler when you misbehave. The workers their, if stereotype holds, will all be disgruntled, closeted lesbians.
436482
The government claims equality for it's people but very very old habits won't die away so quickly.  Look at the US, there is still some residue of segregation.
1173110
I think it has definitely gone down a bit.  But it could still go down more.  I'm a minority and even though I go to a school that seems like it doesn't discriminate on the outside, it still does.  I'm waiting for the day that the outside of my school will match the inside.\n\nBut till then, racism can still go down a lot.
910915
It may be, but it probably is not sex discrimination.  Generally, if the employer applies the same pay practice to everyone on the same shift, then it is not discrimination.\n\nHowever, the leave laws and the disability discrimination laws may provide some assistance to you in your situation.
901971
Affirmative action is used in many modern societies (although everyone always thinks it only happens in their own). I don't think it is a good idea, since any form of discrimination is unjust to some degree, but if people decide to adopt this as a temporary measure, I think it has a certain amount of validity. It should have a definite time limit, after which the matter should be consider rectified, and everyone moves on.
668468
No.  I would support discrimination based on not fitting in.  I don't care if it is national origin, race, ethnic background, religious beliefs, gender bending, what the hell ever.\n\nI have never had a problem working with people because of their origin, beliefs, or gender alignment.  And I mean queerer than a $3 bill.  I had a boss that was.  I enjoyed working for him.\n\nIf they don't fit with the team though, they are less than useless.\n\nCount my vote as a yes and no...
801711
that is a definite case of discrimination.
1078396
Roger, \n\nit's hard to find a nice paying job even if you're a college grad with a sterling record. The fact that you're a convicted felon means that you're going to have an even more difficult time. \n\nIs it discriminating? Okay, let's say that it is. Discrimination is not a bad word. We do it every day when we decide what to wear, who to talk to, and whether or not to eat the raw pork chop that's sitting in the gutter.\n\nYou may have served your time, but that doesn't mean that justice is complete.
565202
You are 100% right, now what? got any plans for stopping this discrimination?
360662
No, but I do think that it is a new form of discrimination.
782724
First and don't take this in the wrong way, but you have a lot of pent up anger that you really need to speak to someone about.\n\nNow for my comment, in many countries outside of the U.S. women are treated like dirt, especially in many mid eastern countries.\n\nWhat is not fair in the US, is women can open wear male clothing (which they do) and no one bats an eye.  But a man in a skirt or dress?  Society dictates that is not 'normal' behavior and the man then needs to see someone.\n\nFYI, in your line five above, I went to a job interview once and they told me that they were looking for a woman to fill the job.  I wonder how they would have reacted if I showed up later on all dressed up.\n\nSociety still has a long ways to go towards acceptance of all who fit within the transgender umbrella. Discrimination is around us and strikes at all of us from different angles.  Only through education can this obstacle be eliminated.
567716
As contradictory as this statement may sound, I feel that affirmative action promotes reverse discrimination but is very necessary in some cases. The biggest problem we are facing today is that the playing field (i.e. in the business world, college admissions, etc.) is not as leveled as some people may think.  Sure, Black Americans (as well as other minorities) have come a long way from the old Jim Crow days, but there is a great amount of discrimination that still exists.  Believe me, I wish that the policies didn't exist, but then again, that would only occur/work in a perfect, non-discriminatory world...
213183
Yes.  Homophobia and gay bashing are still rampant.  Just look at some of the answers to questions here and you'll see it,
795049
Not at all. Younger workers cop discrimination as well. It could be due to their appearance (tattoos/piercings/hair colour etc). It could also be that an employer doesn't think that younger generations will stick around & wind up costing them extra in the future with employee seeking costs etc. Some employers might think that younger people fool around too much & in the end will be a liability with compensation & or law suits. Younger females might be discriminated against because the employer thinks they will leave th company to start a family or have an unplanned pregnancy. Thats all I can think of for now, if I come up with more, I'll be back :o)