Do you think Wal-Mart is guilty of sex discrimination? Wal-Mart claims to be an equal opportunity employer, but has its problems. We've all been to Wal-Mart many times in our lives. It's our store just down the street with their famous discount prices, along with their old slogan that we all know more than familiar "Always Low Prices, Always" now it's "Save Money, Live Better ". (In Sam we Trust) Us When we start looking at Wal-Mart's negatives, one in five turns out to be gender discrimination. Gender discrimination is actually more common than you think. When Dukes filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart in 2001, more than 2,000 women supported her. She also represented Wal-Mart and was also accused of multiple discrimination cases against 1.5 million women who worked for Wal-Mart. Mart from 1998 to present. Discrimination against these women involves higher positions for higher pay. The salary difference between women and men is significantly higher, ranging from $3,000 to $6,000. from store clerks to CEO. Until Ms. Dukes filed her complaint, no complaint had been filed or could serve as a basis for this issue. Many people consider Wal-Mart their primary store, but after doing some research on this document. People actually boycotted Wal-Mart. (The Wal-Mart Effect) These people suggested that they would prefer to spend a little more at a company that treats its employees more than equally. Since Dukes' lawsuit more than a decade ago, more women have held higher positions at the company. In 2001, women... middle of paper ... were only the big advantage in the business. Some women have either quit, been fired, or continue to work for the company after being accused of gender discrimination. Some of the highest-paying jobs, such as those in automobiles, sporting goods and electronics, are not suitable for women. (We trust Sam) These departments are more reserved for men than women. Women are expected to work in the cosmetic jewelry department. Wal-Mart has had numerous complaints filed against them for gender discrimination. They seem to be changing something, so it doesn't seem so bad for the company. Although they still do not do everything they can to avoid being accused of such accusations. If that were the case, Wal-Mart wouldn't have sued multiple times a year over this particular situation. So if asked if I think Wal-Mart is gender discriminatory, I would agree with yes..