- Apr 5, 2002
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I read the Time article about Augusta National Golf Club and how the new IBM CEO is a woman. They usually give the CEO of IBM a membership, but Augusta has never had a woman member. The IBM CEO hasn't applied for membership yet, but said she feels obligated to because equal rights orgs are making a big deal about it.
What other clubs/organizations can legally discriminate against people?
Mason/Shriners - Men only
Fraternities/Sororities - Male/Female only
AARP - age based
Churches - religion based
Ethnic clubs - race based
I think Augusta SHOULD be able to discriminate. It is a private club.
I know they don't want the bad PR, but I am talking strictly legality.
Are private clubs allowed to discriminate against race, religion, sex, age, etc?
What other clubs/organizations can legally discriminate against people?
Mason/Shriners - Men only
Fraternities/Sororities - Male/Female only
AARP - age based
Churches - religion based
Ethnic clubs - race based
I think Augusta SHOULD be able to discriminate. It is a private club.
I know they don't want the bad PR, but I am talking strictly legality.
Are private clubs allowed to discriminate against race, religion, sex, age, etc?