Reference no: EM131376052
Assignment: Introduction to Ethics
Deliverable Length: 300-500 words
Primary Discussion Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Review the following articles and video:
• Article 1- https://nwlc.org/resources/lilly-ledbetter-fair-pay-act/
• Article 2- https://sundial.csun.edu/2013/03/lilly-ledbetter-shares-her-story-of-overcoming-the-wage-gap/
• Video- https://www.makers.com/lilly-ledbetter
• Article 3- https://www.forbes.com/sites/meghancasserly/2013/09/19/the-geography-of-the-gender-pay-gap-womens-earnings-by-state/2/
• Article 4- https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/12/11/on-pay-gap-millennial-women-near-parity-for-now/
Using the articles and video as resources, address the following questions:
• Why do you think there is such disparity of pay between men and women?
• Does the disparity of pay violate the utilitarianism view? Why or why not?
• Do you feel that the Lilly Ledbetter Act will help to decrease the disparity between men and women? Why?
• What are some of the roadblocks that many women face today to get equal pay?
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.