Running head: WOMEN AND WORKPLACE
Occupational Health and Women within the Workplace
Cassandra Magee
Texas Woman’s University
Occupational Health and Women within the Workplace
The occupational health within the workplace is important for women worldwide because, women need to be protected against sexual assault, discrimination and other workplace abuses. Friedan said that the National Organization for Women (NOW) purpose is “to take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all the privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men (Freidan, 2004).”
Freidan reported that a work-friendly environment should include the following: “Treat all customers/clients equally and with respect, without regard to their sex, race, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or size. Provide a workplace free of discrimination based on sex, race, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or size. Support all employees in their efforts to balance work and family responsibilities. In this regard, companies not only meet the minimum requirements of the law but also strive toward policies that are genuinely family-friendly. (Such policies might include paid sick leave, flex-time, job sharing, child care and/or elder care benefits, family and medical leave for companies not legally obligated to provide it.) Do not tolerate sexual or racial harassment, but do educate all employees, including management, with regard to anti-harassment policies and rigorously enforce them. Ensure that any allegation of sexual or racial harassment, sexual assault or sex or race discrimination are promptly and thoroughly investigated, and ensure that employees making such allegations are protected from retaliation and are not required to seek redress from a workers' compensation board or forced to submit to arbitration in lieu of pursuing legal or statutory remedies. Have an affirmative action program to ensure that women and people of color are included in the recruitment, hiring and promotion of employees. Do not tolerate sexist, racist, sexually-explicit or pornographic images in the workplace or at any company-sponsored events. Respect the laws that recognize the right of their employees to organize and establish an independent voice. Provide all employee benefits without discrimination based on sex. Any health benefits offered cover the full range of reproductive health services -- including abortion. Do not discriminate on the basis of marital status or sexual orientation. Benefits provided to spouses of employees are also extended to domestic partners -- including same-sex couples (Freidan, 2004).”
In the film North Country, the issues of equity and working conditions were that women and men worked very hard on the job. They put their life in jeopardy by inhaling toxic chemicals. They both used portable toilets on the job and they both participated in the Union of the company. Female and male co-workers ate in the lunch room together at the same time. They both shared humor on the job (co-workers laughing at finding a penis being in a lunch box).
My overall impression of the film North Country was that the film is outstanding. I think the film allowed people to view and understand what women use to encounter while being on the job and make women realize that we are not second class citizens. The film North Country allowed people to see why laws are so important for the workplace. My workplace is a work-friendly environment. My brother is the owner of a trucking company. I get to pick my days to work and the hours to work. I can do my homework while monitoring the telephone and watch television while being on the job. I am not penalized for staying too long at lunch or dinner.
The workplace of shame that I visited is Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart is the largest employer in the United States. I was surprised that Wal-Mart is getting rid of the full-time employees and replacing them with part-time employees with less benefits. I have never heard of any employee that was ten minutes late being considered as an incomplete. I was surprised that women managers amount to 14% and 92% of women being cashiers. Wal-Mart is discriminating in pay and promotion, no contraceptive coverage in insurance plans, in violation with the Child Labor Laws and the American Disabilities Act. I can’t believe that Wal-Mart would encourage their employees to file for public benefits because the company only pays minimum wage. I agree with the National Organization for Women. “Wal-Mart’s main interest is to continue enriching the Walton family, executives and shareholders at the expense of its workers (Friedan, 2004).”
References
Freidan, B. (2004). National organization for women: Women friendly workplace campaign
employer’s pledge homepage. Retrieved April 30, 2007, from http://www.now.org/ issues/wfw/empledge.html
Freidan, B. (2004). National organization for women: Wal-Mart enacts unfair wage and work
policy homepage. Retrieved April 30, 2007, from http://www.now.org/nnt/winter-
2007/wal-mart.html
Freidan, B. (2004). National organization for women: The national organization for women’s
1966 statement of purpose homepage. Retrieved April 30, 2007, from http://www.now.
org/history/purpos66.html
Welcher, N. (Producer), Bringham, C. (Writer), & Caro, N. (Director). (2005). North country
[Motion picture]. Participant Productions. (Available from the Warner Home Video Inc.,
4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 915220)
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Blog 15- The Most Interesting Topic Covered This Semester To Me
I believe the topic of Sexual Transmitted Disease and how to live longer shared my greatest interest. STD’S is nothing to play with. It is best before engaging in a relationship to go to a family doctor or nurse for a complete physical. If you have a treatable disease, treat the disease first before having intercourse. If a person has the HIV/AIDS virus, tell the other person so that if the decision is to have intercourse; both parties can take the proper steps in preventing the other person from getting the deadly virus Aids. My suggestion is to not think of people with Aids as not being clean but to think of people with Aids as human beings that are very sick. Volunteer at local hospitals and become familiar with how people with Aids cope on a daily basis. Ask the Aids patient if you can read a scripture to them for support and hope. If you don’t want to read a scripture then read something that you think will make the patient feel better. In the end you and the patient will be rewarded later on.
As far as living longer in life, American’s need to eat more vegetables and fruit. We need to not eat so many fried foods and sweets. I know it is hard to eat healthy when we are in college but, we can take the time and prepare a turkey sandwich for lunch instead of going to Wendy’s restaurant. We also need to eat smaller portions and exercise daily. I believe a healthy heart is one that doesn’t inhale cigarette smoke and one that is getting plenty of exercise combined with eating healthier. Even though, I have reached my goal of loosing 36 pounds; the goal now is to stay motivated and eat healthy for the rest of my life. I believe if I continue to eat healthy, exercise daily, and offer encouragement to patients with Aids in hospitals; I will live a happier, longer life.
As far as living longer in life, American’s need to eat more vegetables and fruit. We need to not eat so many fried foods and sweets. I know it is hard to eat healthy when we are in college but, we can take the time and prepare a turkey sandwich for lunch instead of going to Wendy’s restaurant. We also need to eat smaller portions and exercise daily. I believe a healthy heart is one that doesn’t inhale cigarette smoke and one that is getting plenty of exercise combined with eating healthier. Even though, I have reached my goal of loosing 36 pounds; the goal now is to stay motivated and eat healthy for the rest of my life. I believe if I continue to eat healthy, exercise daily, and offer encouragement to patients with Aids in hospitals; I will live a happier, longer life.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Assignment 9
Running head: MY HEART HEALTHY STATUS
My Heart Healthy Status Based On the Learn and Live Brief Quiz
Cassandra Magee
Texas Woman’s University
My Heart Healthy Status Based On the Learn and Live Brief Quiz
My heart healthy status is at a risk level of less than one percent of getting heart disease. The heart status means that one out of one-hundred people with my level of heart health will have a heart attack. I realize that my risk factors for coronary heart disease increases over my lifetime with age. My risk assessment according to (White, 2007) showed the total cholesterol 140 mg/dl, HDL Cholesterol 60 mg/dl, Systolic Blood Pressure of 90 mm Hg, no medication treatment for High Blood Pressure, and a non-smoker. I think my heart status is excellent and healthy.
However, I am not a smoker and have never smoked but I am put at risk for heart disease each day; I breathe air contaminated with smoke from cigarettes. I constantly walk past students who smoke each day. Everywhere I go; someone is waking past me with a lit cigarette or is standing in front of buildings smoking on TWU’S campus. By inhaling second-hand smoke, I am not only putting my lungs at risk for cancer but I am increasing my risk of getting coronary heart disease. I was surprised at what the test stated. The test stated that if I continue to inhale second-hand smoke on a daily basis, I will be facing severe problems in the future. I am happy that I only have one year left before I leave TWU’s campus for graduate school.
Since my physician believes I am 12 lbs. overweight and I believe that I am 38 lbs. overweight; I consider myself to be slightly obese. I can exercise daily vigorously for 30 minutes to decrease my risks of heart disease. I have found that by loosing 10 lbs. would decrease my chance of coronary heart disease. I have also found that as a college student that has stress throughout the semester, stress can be a contributing risk for coronary heart disease. I think that to really lower my chances of any risk factors is to throw out all of my candy bars and gummy bears. I would need to not eat any fried foods and eat baked or broiled foods along with limiting the use of butter. I think the small steps taken along with incorporating a vigorous exercise routine for 30 minutes a day would allow me to be a lot healthier and live longer.
My goals have almost been reached. I have lost 12 lbs. and have 26 lbs. left to loose. I have been taking water aerobics for three weeks and enjoy it. I have enrolled in more internet courses and less on campus courses during the summer and fall semesters of college. I think that sticking with my plans and reaching my goal, I will decrease my risk of getting coronary heart disease. I am happy with my test results and I hope, I will continue to be in good standing with the American Heart Association as I age.
References
White, P.D. (2007). American heart association: Learn and live
quiz homepage. Retrieved March 20, 2007, from http://www. heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3019149
My Heart Healthy Status Based On the Learn and Live Brief Quiz
Cassandra Magee
Texas Woman’s University
My Heart Healthy Status Based On the Learn and Live Brief Quiz
My heart healthy status is at a risk level of less than one percent of getting heart disease. The heart status means that one out of one-hundred people with my level of heart health will have a heart attack. I realize that my risk factors for coronary heart disease increases over my lifetime with age. My risk assessment according to (White, 2007) showed the total cholesterol 140 mg/dl, HDL Cholesterol 60 mg/dl, Systolic Blood Pressure of 90 mm Hg, no medication treatment for High Blood Pressure, and a non-smoker. I think my heart status is excellent and healthy.
However, I am not a smoker and have never smoked but I am put at risk for heart disease each day; I breathe air contaminated with smoke from cigarettes. I constantly walk past students who smoke each day. Everywhere I go; someone is waking past me with a lit cigarette or is standing in front of buildings smoking on TWU’S campus. By inhaling second-hand smoke, I am not only putting my lungs at risk for cancer but I am increasing my risk of getting coronary heart disease. I was surprised at what the test stated. The test stated that if I continue to inhale second-hand smoke on a daily basis, I will be facing severe problems in the future. I am happy that I only have one year left before I leave TWU’s campus for graduate school.
Since my physician believes I am 12 lbs. overweight and I believe that I am 38 lbs. overweight; I consider myself to be slightly obese. I can exercise daily vigorously for 30 minutes to decrease my risks of heart disease. I have found that by loosing 10 lbs. would decrease my chance of coronary heart disease. I have also found that as a college student that has stress throughout the semester, stress can be a contributing risk for coronary heart disease. I think that to really lower my chances of any risk factors is to throw out all of my candy bars and gummy bears. I would need to not eat any fried foods and eat baked or broiled foods along with limiting the use of butter. I think the small steps taken along with incorporating a vigorous exercise routine for 30 minutes a day would allow me to be a lot healthier and live longer.
My goals have almost been reached. I have lost 12 lbs. and have 26 lbs. left to loose. I have been taking water aerobics for three weeks and enjoy it. I have enrolled in more internet courses and less on campus courses during the summer and fall semesters of college. I think that sticking with my plans and reaching my goal, I will decrease my risk of getting coronary heart disease. I am happy with my test results and I hope, I will continue to be in good standing with the American Heart Association as I age.
References
White, P.D. (2007). American heart association: Learn and live
quiz homepage. Retrieved March 20, 2007, from http://www. heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3019149
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Blog 14 Option #1
What Can a Woman Do to Reduce Her Risk Of Assault?
A woman can reduce her risk of assault by getting a high school diploma and receive a four year degree. Depending on her field of interest, she may want to complete a graduate school. By getting an education and having a job, a woman can be self supportive in life and take care of her children. She would not have to depend on anyone providing for her and her family. A woman can lower her risks of assault by avoiding people who over indulge in drinking alcohol or use illegal drugs. A woman needs to respect herself and not let others disrespect her in anyway. She should never keep firearms in the household. Women need to contact state officials to create tougher penalties for assault. Women should be familiar with the locations of shelters or at least know of one shelter in their community. Women should be familiar with their rights. Women should have friends and speak to family members often. Women should be active in their community and church. A woman should never blame herself for the assault. Women should never engage in relationships where the person in the relationship has committed assault to anyone or has a family history of assault. A woman should always take a friend or family member with her to prevent assault especially in the evening hours and avoid non lighted areas in parking lots during evening hours. All of the examples provided are some ways to reduce risks of assaults on women.
A woman can reduce her risk of assault by getting a high school diploma and receive a four year degree. Depending on her field of interest, she may want to complete a graduate school. By getting an education and having a job, a woman can be self supportive in life and take care of her children. She would not have to depend on anyone providing for her and her family. A woman can lower her risks of assault by avoiding people who over indulge in drinking alcohol or use illegal drugs. A woman needs to respect herself and not let others disrespect her in anyway. She should never keep firearms in the household. Women need to contact state officials to create tougher penalties for assault. Women should be familiar with the locations of shelters or at least know of one shelter in their community. Women should be familiar with their rights. Women should have friends and speak to family members often. Women should be active in their community and church. A woman should never blame herself for the assault. Women should never engage in relationships where the person in the relationship has committed assault to anyone or has a family history of assault. A woman should always take a friend or family member with her to prevent assault especially in the evening hours and avoid non lighted areas in parking lots during evening hours. All of the examples provided are some ways to reduce risks of assaults on women.
Blog 13 Option #1
Is Admitting to alcoholism a sign of weakness or strength?
If a woman has an alcohol problem and admits she has an alcohol problem but does nothing about her problem; the woman is weak. If a woman admits she has an alcohol problem and is getting treatment, then this is an act of a strong person. Alcoholism can be a disease of genetics or caused by environmental factors. What ever the reason to bring a person to continually indulge in drinking alcohol is not healthy. A person could die of alcohol poisoning. I would hope that a person would get help and stop over indulging in drinking alcohol. The over indulgence of drinking alcohol is no way to stop thinking about a personal problem or to use alcohol as a way out. A woman that admits she is an alcoholic, gets treatment, stays in treatment, and stops over indulging in the use of drinking alcohol is a strong willed person.
If a woman has an alcohol problem and admits she has an alcohol problem but does nothing about her problem; the woman is weak. If a woman admits she has an alcohol problem and is getting treatment, then this is an act of a strong person. Alcoholism can be a disease of genetics or caused by environmental factors. What ever the reason to bring a person to continually indulge in drinking alcohol is not healthy. A person could die of alcohol poisoning. I would hope that a person would get help and stop over indulging in drinking alcohol. The over indulgence of drinking alcohol is no way to stop thinking about a personal problem or to use alcohol as a way out. A woman that admits she is an alcoholic, gets treatment, stays in treatment, and stops over indulging in the use of drinking alcohol is a strong willed person.
Blog 12 Option #1
How to Reduce People’s Stigma and Shame of Mental Illness
People can reduce the stigma and shame that concerns mental illness by researching what causes mental illness. A mental illness can be biological or caused by the over indulgence in illegal drugs. People with a mental illness can hold jobs and go to school. They are not contagious or dumb. Many people with mental illnesses caused by the over indulgence of illegal drugs are getting help by a professional and are no longer taking illegal drugs. They continue to go to group therapy sessions for moral support. Many people have been very successful in life. Many are owners of businesses. A person should not think that mental illness is a condition among low socioeconomics. This is not true because, mental illness affects every type of socioeconomic conditions. People, who have a mental illness think, speak, hear, see, taste, and have emotions just like everyone else. They can be self supportive like a person without a mental illness. Many play sports and compete in The Special Olympics. The world is made-up of all types of people and people need to respect one another. If people do this, there would be no sham and stigma of mental illness.
People can reduce the stigma and shame that concerns mental illness by researching what causes mental illness. A mental illness can be biological or caused by the over indulgence in illegal drugs. People with a mental illness can hold jobs and go to school. They are not contagious or dumb. Many people with mental illnesses caused by the over indulgence of illegal drugs are getting help by a professional and are no longer taking illegal drugs. They continue to go to group therapy sessions for moral support. Many people have been very successful in life. Many are owners of businesses. A person should not think that mental illness is a condition among low socioeconomics. This is not true because, mental illness affects every type of socioeconomic conditions. People, who have a mental illness think, speak, hear, see, taste, and have emotions just like everyone else. They can be self supportive like a person without a mental illness. Many play sports and compete in The Special Olympics. The world is made-up of all types of people and people need to respect one another. If people do this, there would be no sham and stigma of mental illness.
Blog 11 Opton #1
What I Am Doing to Help Me Age Healthfully
I have started walking a brisk walk three times per week. I have also thrown out all of my candy bars and hard candies. Instead of candy, I have incorporated fruit into my diet. I have introduced Pam with vegetable oil to cooking my meals instead of with butter. I no longer deep fry my chicken; I now bake my chicken in my oven. I also grill my chicken on my George Foreman grill. I usually bake all other meats. I no longer use butter on my vegetables; I spray my vegetables with Pam vegetable oil or I steam my vegetables. By these small changes incorporated in my life and continuing to keep the changes; I will hopefully age healthfully in my life.
I have started walking a brisk walk three times per week. I have also thrown out all of my candy bars and hard candies. Instead of candy, I have incorporated fruit into my diet. I have introduced Pam with vegetable oil to cooking my meals instead of with butter. I no longer deep fry my chicken; I now bake my chicken in my oven. I also grill my chicken on my George Foreman grill. I usually bake all other meats. I no longer use butter on my vegetables; I spray my vegetables with Pam vegetable oil or I steam my vegetables. By these small changes incorporated in my life and continuing to keep the changes; I will hopefully age healthfully in my life.
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