This very short example of prejudice in response to language highlights racism but also that good writers are aware of reader preferences and can make small changes to great effect. By this, I absolutely do not mean you have to bow to prejudice! I just thought that a) it was a good excuse to share this serious discrimination issue with you in a Language blog and b) you all need to work on your reader awareness for your coursework media text, so for you to see how powerful editing can be is important.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5753880?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000010
That's really bad that people are treating people in the 21st century still in a way that, now is socially unacceptable. Everyone should have equal opportunities to work and this should be based on the benefits of their cv rather than their name
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting. I have never thought about the possibility, people could discriminate you on the basis of your name. I hope this Jose guy got the job he wanted.
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought someone could be discriminated because of their name, especially in this day and age. Sure enough it's the cv and qualifications that should count on whether someone is employed or not, not their name or what they look like.
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