Gender and race: who makes the difference at work IntroductionSince the industrial revolution in the United States of America, the working conditions of women and minorities have not been guaranteed equal pay or top positions in the workplace workplace. Women are degraded by men in power and minorities are constantly at odds with each other so they cannot form a Union. Such things keep those in line who have low status at work and do not feel equal to those in charge. People from other countries are looking for a better life elsewhere and are at risk of coming to the United States illegally to seek the American dream. The articles Working at Bazooms by Meika Loe and At a Slaughterhouse, Some Things Never Die by Charlie LeDuff deal with working conditions for women and minorities. Workers in both articles face terrible working conditions, workplace harassment, low status within the workplace, and the constant fear of losing their job. Summary Working at Bazooms author Meika Loe is on a six-month research study at Bazooms, considered a family-friendly restaurant and lively sports bar. Without announcing to the manager, he shows up at the restaurant saying he is doing it for a studio. During her interview, she was shown a picture of a busy blonde-haired girl in a tight t-shirt and short shorts. The age of the women working there is between 18 and 28 college students or mothers. Working with 60 other women, she interviewed only those she felt closest to and answered her questions honestly. Some of the women she interviewed didn't like the working conditions or how happy they were with the job. Bazooms management consists of four men who manage 60 Bazooms girls and 40 kitchen staff. Since the business is… half paper… or as long as they get money. Conclusion The articles by Meika Loe and Charlie LeDuff both show how working conditions for women and minorities post-Industrial Revolution merge States have not changed. While some of what was happening at Bazooms wasn't the same as the slaughterhouse, they were both dealing with verbal abuse, considered the lowest common denominator in the workplace, and fear for their jobs. In today's society, such affairs still happen in the workplace. People are viewed based on their gender or race and not their actual work ethic. Those who are illegal immigrants are exploited for their status and are scrutinized as wages are driven down as they have little to no power and cannot challenge authority. The women at Bazooms are degraded not only by the managers, but also by the customers; however they can challenge authority.