Forty Years After Title VII: Creating an Atmosphere Conducive to Diversity in the Corporate Boardroom

Authors

Donald J. Polden, Santa Clara University School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2005

Abstract

This article analyzes affirmative action in employment: one of the most controversial government policies of the last decade, and one that continues to divide the passions and sensibilities of Americans. This article also addresses the effects of Title VII on employment opportunities for women. In particular, the article considers how successful the fundamental policies of Title VII have been in increasing diversity on corporate boards of directors, and investigates whether increased diversity will improve the performance of publicly traded companies.

Automated Citation

Donald J. Polden, Forty Years After Title VII: Creating an Atmosphere Conducive to Diversity in the Corporate Boardroom , 36 U. Mem. L. Rev. 67 (2005),
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/facpubs/116