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Religious Discrimination in the Work Place
| Religious Discrimination in the Work Place | Prepared for Barbara Hagerty | Written BY: | Alamoodi | Baker CollegeWRI 1158/17/2008 |

A serious look at religious discrimination in the work place, and possible solutions. |

Religious Discrimination in the Work Place
Thesis Statement: The First Amendment gives all American the freedom of religion, expression and speech. However, in today’s post 9-11 society Muslims are experiencing an incredible increase in discrimination.
Contents:
Introduction
My story
Purpose and Scope A. definitions B. Introduction to some Islamic Practices C. Examples of discrimination
Findings
A. Statistics B. Anti-discrimination act
Proposal/Solution
Adaptation of Policies and Accommodations

Summary

Introduction
In 2006, I was looking for a job. I saw an ad in our local paper for a Lead Teacher position in a child care center just a few miles from my home, so I faxed over my resume. A couple hours later, the Director called me. She was very impressed with my education and experience. My availability seemed to match her needs exactly. She asked me if I could come in this afternoon for an interview because she wanted me to start on Monday and she needed me to take my drug test and physical before the clinic closed at 5.
We arranged to meet at 2:30pm. I came right from Friday prayers (Jumna). Although I had a long skirt and blouse on I also had my Hijab on. Normally, I don’t wear it on interviews, but if I took it off now, my hair would be out of control. Not the best look for an interview. When I arrived, the assistant greeted me. She shoved me into an overcrowded office and she left the room for a moment. When she returned she explained that the director had already left for the day. She gave me my application and told me to call on Monday. I nodded politely and left.
It took me several days to get in touch with the director. (I think she got tired of me calling her three times a day.) When she finally did


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