Atlanta Technical College: EEO vs. Equal Opportunity Analysis

This assignment explores the critical differences between Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action, highlighting their roles in promoting fairness and equal opportunity in the workplace. It examines the benefits of EEO, which includes protecting employees and job applicants from discrimination based on various factors such as race, color, religion, sex, and age. The assignment emphasizes the importance of diversity, bias training, and objective employment processes to create a more inclusive work environment. It also addresses the impact of discrimination, discusses the role of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the importance of adhering to employment laws. The assignment references various sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

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Equal Employment Vs. Equal Opportunity
MahQueshia Lewis
Atlanta Technical College

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What is the main difference between equal employment and equal opportunity?
Affirmative action aka Equal Opportunity is designed to give everyone a fair shot at success.
EEO also known as Equal Employment Opportunity ensures that those who've been consistently
deprived of it will also be supported. Generally, organizations should look at EEO, diversity,
discrimination and affirmative action more holistically, and consider everyone’s point of view.
Bias training, communication training and objective employment processes (e.g. structured job
interviews) can help employees be more accepting of colleagues belonging in different groups
and also help eliminate unconscious biases.
How is equal employment and equal opportunity beneficial in the workplace?
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) is a set of federal and state laws that protect employees
from workplace discrimination and job applicants during the hiring process. These laws cover
everything from pay equality and diversity to sexual harassment and ageism.
Who is the main group (class) that is discriminated against in the workplace?
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity),
national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical
history). So, anyone can be discriminated against, there is no set group or class.
What are your thoughts about this subject?
I am thankful for The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission due to the fair shot at
employment despite the color of my skin. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job

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applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy
and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national.
Reference
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%20Opportunity,%2C%20and%20sexual%20orientation)%2C%20national
Employer's Guide to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements - gusto. (n.d.).
Retrieved April 4, 2023, from
https://gusto.com/resources/articles/hr/team-management/eeo-equal-employment-
opportunity-requirements
Bika, N. (2022, August 26). EEO vs. affirmative action. Recruiting Resources: How to Recruit
and Hire Better. Retrieved April 4, 2023, from
https://resources.workable.com/hr-terms/eeo-vs-affirmative-action