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    1 in 3 adults in the United States have a criminal record, which offers significant challenges to these individuals, including reentering the job market after incarceration. Over the years, there’s been a push for “Ban the Box” policies that call for removing questions asking about criminal history on job applications to give former offenders a fair chance by delaying background checks until later in the hiring process. Those who are against early screening argue that former offenders shouldn’t continue to be punished by the system, especially when it disproportionally affects minorities. It also prevents applicants from contributing and reintegrating into society and reducing dependency on social services. Those who disagree and say that screening a job applicant’s criminal history is important, argue that employers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their business, employees, and customers and make informed hiring decisions. Without early screening, some recent studies show that employers might unconsciously resort to biased assumptions or stereotypes when evaluating candidates. With this context, we debate Ban the Box: Should We Banish the Criminal History Check Box from Job Applications?
    
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Lionel Tiger

Charles Darwin Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University

Among Tiger’s books are “Men in Groups” (1969, 1987), which introduced and developed the concept of male bonding; “The Imperial Animal” (1971, 1989); “The Pursuit of Pleasure” (1992); and “The Decline of Males” (2000). He has lectured on all continents, published widely in general and professional journals, and is currently a columnist for Forbes.

Debates Featuring Lionel Tiger

It's Wrong To Pay For Sex

With Sydney Barrows, Tyler Cowen, Melissa Farley, Catharine MacKinnon, Wendy Shalit, Lionel Tiger
April 21, 2009

Often called the world’s oldest profession, prostitution sparks intense debate in social and political arenas around the world. While proponents of sex for sale argue that individuals have the right to monetize their bodies in any way they see fit, others cite potential for abuse and moral decay as opposition to legalization. Is it wrong to pay for sex?

It's Wrong To Pay For Sex

Often called the world’s oldest profession, prostitution sparks intense debate in social and political arenas around the world. While proponents of sex for sale argue that individuals have the right to monetize their bodies in…

With Sydney Barrows, Tyler Cowen, Melissa Farley, Catharine MacKinnon, Wendy Shalit, Lionel Tiger
April 21, 2009

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