Attainment of a four-year college degree in the United States, often regarded as a key asset for economic success, varies by race and gender. But the share of people completing a college education also differs by religion, with members of some faith groups much more educated, on average, than others. By far, Hindus and Unitarian Universalists … Continue reading
According to two recently released studies, admitting one’s faith on a resume can cut the chances for a callback by more than 25 percent. Scholars with the “Religious Affiliation and Hiring Discrimination” field experiments, conducted in the South and New England, found that “applicants who expressed a religious identity were 26 percent less likely to … Continue reading
In recent years, the number of complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding religious discrimination has dramatically increased. According to the EEOC, there were 1,709 complaints of religious discrimination in 1997 and 3,721 complaints in 2013. Prohibitions when it comes to religion With respect to religion, Title VII prohibits among other things: Disparate … Continue reading