Reference no: EM133671760

Assignment:

First, begin by reviewing the following resources that describe several lawsuits brought against the company:

• Religion: U.S. Top Court Backs Muslim Woman Denied Job over Head Scarf
• Disability: Disabled student sues Abercrombie & Fitch for discrimination | Discrimination at work | The Guardian and Abercrombie Sued by Former Employee - ABC News (go.com)
• Age & Style: Abercrombie & Fitch Pilot Fired- Not Trendy Enough? (youtube.com)

Using the resources above as evidence to back up your discussion, address the following:

• Each corporation has its own identity, culture, and brand that it is selling. What problems occur when someone who does not fit the ideal representation of that corporation seeks employment? In other words, do you think that a corporation should be able to have a certain style or "look" that it wants to represent their brand, and therefore hire employees who adequately represent this?
• Do you agree with the way that the courts ruled in the cases you reviewed? Why/why not?
• Finally, watch Video Abercrombie and Fitch Sizes Under Fire, Critics Say Normal, Plus Sizes Not Sold in Stores - ABC News (go.com) and discuss whether or not you feel that it is discriminatory for companies to exclude certain groups from their merchandise (i.e., not sell products to certain customers). Be sure to use examples from the resources to back up your argument.