Explain the concept of political freedom and discuss five ways that it impacts American personal and professional life today

Learning Objectives Covered LO 05.01 – Explain the concept of political freedom and discuss five ways that it impacts American personal and professional life today LO 06.02 – Define and explain the importance of “equality of opportunity” in American society LO 06.03 – Compare the concepts of equity and equality and identify five ways each impacts American workplace culture today Career Relevancy Political freedom is one of the most important things in a democratic society. On a personal and professional level, it improves our quality of life and gives us freedoms such as freedom of speech and freedom to hold marches and/or meetings. When a group does not feel like they are treated equally, they have the political freedom to exercise their right to express those concerns. In the workplace and in our homes that is essential. Equal opportunity in the workplace must be given with no regard to race, gender, disability, or any other discriminatory practices. This is important and means that everyone is given an equal chance to succeed and be who they want to be. Those in leadership must be particularly careful to treat each worker with the same level of respect and fairness they expect to receive themselves. To make a fair and equal workplace, everyone should follow the Golden Rule of treating others how they would like to be treated themselves.