Posted: 3/26/2011 3:24:00 PM EDT
| I applied for a job opening in Laredo, TX. Laredo is only 5 percent non-Hispanic white. Since I'm a non-Hispanic white guy, would I fall under the affirmative action policy since my presence would add to the diversity of the community and workplace? |
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The real answer: "Get real. Are you joking?"
The book answer: RACE/COLOR
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits an employer from discriminating against an applicant or employee because of her race or color. While the government enacted Title VII's prohibition on race discrimination principally to protect African Americans, it also protects all other races, including Caucasians. And even if two individuals are of the same race, differences in skin color cannot be considered. For example, Title VII prohibits a light-skinned African American from discriminating against a dark-skinned African American. Maybe the ACLU will represent you. 
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Quoted: I applied for a job opening in Laredo, TX. Laredo is only 5 percent non-Hispanic white. Since I'm a non-Hispanic white guy, would I fall under the affirmative action policy since my presence would add to the diversity of the community and workplace? Not if you move.  Seriously... |
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I applied for a job opening in Laredo, TX. Laredo is only 5 percent non-Hispanic white. Since I'm a non-Hispanic white guy, would I fall under the affirmative action policy since my presence would add to the diversity of the community and workplace? Some diversities are more diverse than others. 
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In that case, maybe try applying for a diversity thing and report back what happens? Quoted:
¿Habla espaniel? Nope, don't speak a word of Spanish. I'm also a blond haired, blue eyed, fair skinned Scandinavian dude. I'm sure I would fit in really well in Laredo 
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