MODELING U.S. AND CANADIAN EQUALITY PROGRAMS

ALEX Z. KONDRA
RICHARD SPARKMAN

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DOI: 10.2190/9UFL-K77R-2N8N-0LWP

Abstract

Equality legislation and voluntary equality programs have been major issues for U.S. and Canadian employers, governments at all levels, and for human resource researchers since the 1960s. Many scholars have noted that work in this area has been complicated by confusion over the nature of the programs themselves. The extensive literature includes little discussion of a comprehensive framework for comparing and contrasting the myriad of definitions, programs, and policy choices. This article lays out a framework to assist those developing or revising legislation, organizations undertaking voluntary equality programs, and human resource researchers.

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