Does Disney Wrongly Discriminate?
Saturday June 21, 2008
It seems that Disney is once again being sued for wrongful discrimination. This time around a Sikh musician is suing Disney stating that he is not being re-hired based on his appearance. Followers of the Sikh religion do not cut their hair and cover their heads with a turban or dastar and it seems that this does not match up with the 'Disney Look.' According to Disney's website, males are required to have hair neatly cut, not extending beyond the shirt collar. Beards are not permitted. How can the 'Disney Magic' be maintained when no standards for appearance or dress are exercised? Post your comments below.
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Comments
There comes a time when a company as big as Disney seem to think they are able to set their own rules of discrimination and sometimes they feel their way is right rather than take into account the real World.
I love the concept that Disney brought to us all with their entertainment and family values but sadly, fairy tales are just that and Disney would do well to remember that.
Epcot shows of many countries but are the people there really allowed to be their own nationality, show their own customs and promote their own beliefs?
Come on you guys, embrace the World and it’s many, many customs and let education and recognition be not just princess’s in lovely pink frocks, but Turbans, Traditional dress and National Costumes. I mean, where would the Pirates of the Caribbean be without their beards, Small World without their National Costumes and Aladdin without a Middle East?
Give me a break, Disney is by no means extreme. Long hair is permitted to the shoulders, so he should have cut his hair to his shoulders if he wanted to continue to work at Disney (see: hiring guidelines). “Beards are not permitted,” so assuming he stopped shaving, his look did not fit the family-oriented theme of the park. Sounds as if this disgruntled employee was looking for a lawsuit. Go Disney.