Equality and Discrimination

300-500 words

Watch the following videos:

Video 1 -https://www.ted.com/talks/anne_marie_slaughter_can_we_all_have_it_all?language=en

Video 2-

https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_shortall_how_america_fails_new_parents_and_their_babies

Read the following article:

http://fortune.com/2015/09/11/yahoo-marissa-mayer-parental-leave/

Using the articles and video as resources, address the following questions:

Do you think businesses have an ethical obligation to support the needs of families? Consider issues families may encounter, such as doctor appointments, school conferences, and so on.  

Do you feel that both men and women should be given the same amount of leave for the birth of a child? Why or why not? 

Which ethical theories from your course readings (such as utilitarianism, the categorical imperative, and so on) best support your ideas and perspectives?

A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post.