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Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Martha M. – Journal of Educational Equity and Leadership, 1980
Analyzes recent litigation as to the vitality of constitutional protections as compared to Title VII guarantees in combatting discriminatory employment practices. Provides guidance for individuals seeking legal remedies for alleged discrimination and for employers who are attempting to comply with antidiscrimination mandates. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Legislation, Court Litigation, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Martha M. – Journal of Educational Equity and Leadership, 1987
Provides an overview of three significant Supreme Court decisions involving challenges to affirmative action plans. Considers their implications for affirmative actions in public employment. (LHW)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Court Litigation, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Download full textMcCarthy, Martha M. – 1984
This chapter provides an analysis of seniority rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars discrimination in employment. Two legal theories have arisen in assessing Title VII claims: discriminatory treatment, in which the burden of proof of discriminatory intent lies with the plaintiff, and discriminatory impact of neutral…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation
Peer reviewedWebb, Lillian O.; McCarthy, Martha M. – Journal of the NAWDAC, 1978
Affirmative action programs should provide opportunities for all individuals to realize their potential. However, many have become thwarted by the existence of myths about the nature of programs required. Unfortunately, although there are no legal grounds for these myths, they are widely held and impair effectiveness of affirmative action efforts.…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Attitude Change, Educational Change, Higher Education
McCarthy, Martha M. – 1983
An overview is presented of litigation in which courts have interpreted educational employees' rights to nondiscriminatory treatment and employers' obligations to ensure equal employment opportunities. Because of the range, volume, and complexity of the litigation in this area, the intent is to identify applicable legal principles rather than to…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Age Discrimination, Civil Rights Legislation, Court Litigation
McCarthy, Martha M.; And Others – 1978
Guidelines for using training materials that are designed to advance women's equity are presented. This resource manual accompanies materials developed by Indiana University and may be used in conjunction with training sessions for administrators and policy-makers in postsecondary institutions or by individuals or groups interested in equity…
Descriptors: Administrators, Affirmative Action, College Students, Course Evaluation
PDF pending restorationMcCarthy, Martha M. – 1983
This monograph reviews the current status of constitutional, statutory, and case law governing public employers' obligations to assure equal employment opportunities and employees' rights to nondiscriminatory treatment. An initial overview of the legal framework discusses federal equal protection mandates including the guarantee of equal…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Age Discrimination, Civil Rights Legislation, Court Litigation
