Summary of the Article
The gay taboo at workplaces is no more in the contemporary corporate America. Most companies are asking their employees if they prefer disclosing their gender identity or sexual orientation. Collecting gay data in companies is not weird presently. The military idea of “don’t ask, don’t tell” which was being followed has since been abolished. In fact, almost half of the biggest businesses in the US are under pressure for being inclusive as they consider being diverse even in their promotions. However, caution needs to be taken especially in states or countries where gay lifestyle is prohibited by the law.
Relating the article to passive non-discrimination
Passive nondiscrimination, also often referred to as equal opportunity, refers to being committed to the legal access irrespective of race, gender, sexual orientation and ethnic background. In fact, it is the opposite of segregation. Even though others might view it as being unreasonable or unfair to hold companies responsible for such intractable social issues like gay discriminations, from the article, businesses have a responsibility to embrace gays only in zones or countries where the law prohibits gay discrimination during and after employment. Consequently, as long has economic institutions do not deny same treatment and opportunity for gays; they are considered having fulfilled both ethical and legal responsibility about gay discrimination at work and trading.
Relating the article to affirmative action
Affirmative action may refer to any positive step being taken to lessen or weaken unequal treatments which move above passive nondiscrimination. In regards to the article, what can be called affirmative action would refer to a policy or action that has seen a more secure equal workplace for gays, that extends beyond mere passive nondiscrimination or legal access, but that never alters qualifications or standards for employment. Therefore, affirmative action offers positive benefit for these previously disadvantaged gays without necessarily changing or lowering requirements.
