First, complete the survey below. Then discuss your answers with members of a study group. Try to determine which statement is a myth and which represents reality. 

To what extent do you agree with the following statements, on a scale of 1–5?

1. Employment equity means that everyone must be treated the same way. _____
2. Employment equity results in “reverse discrimination.” _____

3. Employment equity is a matter of quotas. _____
4. Employment equity means that unqualified people must be recruited. _____
5. Employment equity threatens the principle of seniority. _____
6. Employment equity is equivalent to lowering employment standards. _____
7. It is too difficult and too costly to adapt the workplace to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. _____
8. Employment equity is only achievable in a prosperous economy. _____

1 Strongly disagree 2 3 4 Disagree Ambivalent Agree 5 Strongly agree