Discussion #5 – Brenda Berkman – First Female Firefighter Brenda Berkman was the first female firefighter for the New York City Fire Department and to

 

Discussion #5 – Brenda Berkman – First Female Firefighter

Brenda Berkman was the first female firefighter for the New York City Fire Department and to achieve that she single-handedly sued the City of New York for unfair labor practices and discrimination in not allowing women to become a  firefighter.  More recently she has been speaking out about the lack of recognition women received for their part in serving and dying on 9/11.  

Two years ago Ms. Berkman participated in Cerritos College Women’s History month with a compelling interview of her story. 

Watch the video and then answer this discussion question:   

  1. Have you experienced a time when you or someone you know was judged differently or with different criteria than other candidates for the same job.? 
  2. Explain the situation and what was the outcome?  
  3. After you have made your post, reply to three other posts.  25 pts.

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