Race Discrimination in Texas

Blacks in Texas state that workplace discrimination is more severe for them than other minority groups (Khosrovani & Ward, 2011).  The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits race discrimination in the workplace; however, the action occurs in Texas.  Wage inequality between blacks and whites is apparent in Texas.  On average, whites show favorable performance evaluations, advanced job training, and mentoring the blacks.  Blacks that show leadership qualities are expelled for their color of their skin.  Perceived racial inequality reflects shareholder value as blacks anticipate workplace discrimination.  Blacks encountering workplace discrimination experience expulsion from industries and find themselves competing in labor-derived industries with other minorities. 

The sample size includes 187 blacks in the Texas workforce (Khosrovani & Ward, 2011).  Out of 187, 30 provided a personal interview.  The study period is from October 2007 and April 2008.  The sample size represents blacks in the finance sector.

Note: The blacks in the sample apparently do not understand why whites do not favor blacks in the workplace.  The answers to the survey clearly show that discrimination exists.  Organizations fail to motivate employees at all levels and have a weakness in allowing workplace discrimination enhance the bottom line.  

References

Khosrovani, M. P. H. D., & Ward, J. W. P. H. D. (2011, Winter). African Americans' perceptions of access to workplace opportunities: A survey of employees in Houston, Texas. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 18(4), 134-141. Retrieved from http://www.tuckerpub.com/jcd.htm