Diversity and Equity

Must be between 1600-2000 words overall including citations. One percent deducted for every 10 words under or over the word count range.

An essay that discussesthe concepts of diversity and equity within both the engineering profession and Canadian society, with an focus on legislated affirmative action. After introducing the topic in an engaging manner, the paper will first defineaffirmative action and identifythe stakeholders and barriers encountered by aboriginal peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and sexual minorities. At least three of these populations must be represented in your essay.

Explainhow affirmative action can help address these barriers to ensure the participation of these populations even at the highest levels of society and in politics. For example, a n article published in an influential scientific journalsuggested white male scientists, should voluntarily delay their career advancement and pay increases, so that their underprivileged colleagues could catch up and social justice be served. Yourpaper will also discusshow affirmative action can improve the workplace through inclusion, with the recruitment and promotions of diversity candidates through senior management and into executive ranks.

Your paper will then outlinearguments in favour of a merit-based approach, where for example, admission into law or medical school, or promotional career growth are competitively earned, without identity politics, in contrast to affirmative action, and the advantages it offers to certain favored populations. You will then forwardthe position that you believe is more advantageous and outlinethe reasons for your position before concluding your paper with a summary of the key points and final thought.