This is an interview regarding the 'Discrimination' theme in To Kill A Mockingbird.
Interviewer: Can you give an example of a type of discrimination?
Interviewee: Age discrimination.
Interviewer: Please elaborate.
Interviewee: Age discrimination will become more evident in the next 10-20 years when many current members of our workforce join the greying population. As it is now, we are already hearing more voices sharing their encounters of discrimination faced at the workplace. Some receive a mundane cut in remuneration the moment they hit the ‘golden age of 60, with or without a reduced workload or responsibility. Others are given the golden handshake without a valid reason.
Interviewer: Do you have other opinions about this issue?
Interviewee: As with the Woman’s Charter introduced in the 1960s, enforcement of laws helped pave the way to eradicate opportunities of discrimination. The recent introduction of some of these rules to protect the interest of elderly workers is both timely and necessary. However, much needs to be done. The reduced CPF contribution, removal of ‘official retirement age’ are but some of the first steps that the government should consider.
Interviewer: Do you think that discrimination is wrong? Give a statement or two on this question.
Interviewee: I think that discrimination is wrong. A person should be remunerated according to his contributions to the organisation by virtue of his/her knowledge and expertise and age should never be a factor, let alone a negative one. Furthermore, one cannot help that he/she is of a particular age, gender or race etc.
Interview: Thank you for your time. Have a nice day.
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