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I wonder what these students will think when they get into an industry like software programming that's full of racism and sexism that they have no control over
by joesmo 11y ago
I wonder what these students will think when they get into an industry like software programming that's full of racism and sexism that they have no control over (if they manage to get past those obstacles to get in in the first place). They are doing themselves a disservice by not learning how to deal not only with people who hold different opinions than they do, but also with people who are blatantly racist, sexist, or just plain assholes. While the rest of us are trying to deal with the real issue of the loss of free speech due to surveillance and censorship by authorities, they're contributing in their own little ways the final blows to a free society, a contribution undoubtedly much lauded by the traditional enemy of free speech, the state. And in return, they make absolutely no positive difference to the status quo whatsoever.
Even the hunger strikes are cute. A reminiscence of Ghandi? Seriously? It take a lot longer than a week to die of starvation and I doubt any of those students have the resolve to see a hunger strike out. The dean bowed down to cowardice by being a coward herself so it's clear she's not cut out for the job. I wonder if there are still people who are cut out for it?
As far as the issue of "safe space," if these students think such a thing actually exists, they're too stupid to be attending college. A better admissions process should weed them out.
- quonn 11y ago> when they get into an industry like software programming that's full of racism and sexism Is it like that in the US? Really? Especially when compared to other professions. I do not know, but I have serious doubts. Please enlighten me.
- gkop 11y agoIt depends who you ask. From my vantage point, sexism is thankfully and rightfully getting increasing attention in recent years in the software/tech sector, but still persists widely. Unfortunately America is still full of racism, including in software development, and so far tech has done very little whatsoever to heed the problem. I can't answer your last question, I don't know if tech is any more bigoted than other professions, my career has been exclusively in tech.
- joesmo 11y agoIn my experience, yes.