Is gender stereotyping in the workplace illegal?
Yes, although it is still undeniably widespread in actual practice. Since the Supreme Court’s landmark 1989 ruling, Hopkins v. Price Waterhouse, discrimination based on gender stereotypes has been widely considered to be illegal under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, there is still debate over how broadly the Court’s ruling can be applied, which is why – until there is Congressional legislation – signing this diversity statement is so crucial.
