Minority Set Aside Programs
Minority Set-Aside programs, such as the Small Contractors Set-Aside Program, are contract award preference programs intended for state based small contractors. In the state of Connecticut, Small contractors are classified as those: 1) which have been in business for a minimum of one year; 2) that maintain its primary place of business in the State of Connecticut; and 3) with a prior years ' gross revenue of less than $10,000,000. This essay will discuss the issue of minority set aside programs and the moral implications of trying to improve the employment and educational opportunities of women and minorities through state and federal legislation (Policy Link, 2005).
The traditional beliefs and stereotypes that have been perpetuated throughout history and across generational lines, presents a foundation for discrimination against women and minorities. A woman 's place is in the home where she is to cook, clean, and care for her family. She is to support her husband in his endeavors; women lack the physical characteristics that make men better candidates for certain jobs and/or professions; women are a hassle to employee because of all the special treatment that they require due to their particular body chemistry. These are just some of the common reasons why the employment industry lacks the presence of women. African Americans are prone to criminal behavior such as theft and illegal drug activity. They have also been labeled as extremely violent individuals, academically inferior and neglect to pay their debts. Along with African Americans, Hispanics have been labeled as lazy, cowardly and uneducated. Those who are stereotyped have a propensity of being discriminated against. Just think of it, if you were given a choice of providing employment to a person or group of people who are commonly known as lazy uneducated criminals because of race or to another group which has been labeled hardworking highly educated innovators, which group would group would you label
The traditional beliefs and stereotypes that have been perpetuated throughout history and across generational lines, presents a foundation for discrimination against women and minorities. A woman 's place is in the home where she is to cook, clean, and care for her family. She is to support her husband in his endeavors; women lack the physical characteristics that make men better candidates for certain jobs and/or professions; women are a hassle to employee because of all the special treatment that they require due to their particular body chemistry. These are just some of the common reasons why the employment industry lacks the presence of women. African Americans are prone to criminal behavior such as theft and illegal drug activity. They have also been labeled as extremely violent individuals, academically inferior and neglect to pay their debts. Along with African Americans, Hispanics have been labeled as lazy, cowardly and uneducated. Those who are stereotyped have a propensity of being discriminated against. Just think of it, if you were given a choice of providing employment to a person or group of people who are commonly known as lazy uneducated criminals because of race or to another group which has been labeled hardworking highly educated innovators, which group would group would you label
Cited: Break the Glass Ceiling Foundation. (2003-04). Statistic: Women Retrieved June 3, 2005, from http://www.breaktheglassceiling.com/statistics-women.htm Advancing Women and Women Workplace Strategies Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women. (2004). Affirmative Action Fact Sheet. Retrieved June 10, 2005, from http://www.ywca.org/atf/cf/%7B3B450FA5-108B-4D2E-B3D0-C31487243E6A%7D/Affirmative%20Action%20Fact%20Sheet%20042805.pdf Policy Link. (2005). Minority Contracting. Retrieved June 12, 2005, from http://www.policylink.org/EDTK/MinorityContracting/Challenges.html Mitchell, K., Pearce, D.K