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A couple of thoughts come up, I'm not a white guy and I'm offended by that guys statement, its prejudiced and I'd be embarrassed if that came out of my mouth.
by robalfonso 11y ago
A couple of thoughts come up, I'm not a white guy and I'm offended by that guys statement, its prejudiced and I'd be embarrassed if that came out of my mouth.
Second if a company is going to trade on being a meritocracy, then be a meritocracy. Why have a diversity council, why be concerned over a bunch of "white guys" and what they can't learn. If they are the best at what they do and if github considers good management traits include compassion and empathy, then whats it matter what color they are the best people would rise up regardless.
This is just prejudice plain and simple.
- hga 11y agoSecond if a company is going to trade on being a meritocracy.... They haven't for some time: https://www.google.com/search?q=github+meritocracy+rug https://www.google.com/search?q=github+meritocracy+rug
- kuschku 11y agoWhat GitHub did is the worst possible response. We women get worse education, so the solution is to lower hiring standards for us? Seriously? Lobby for better women education, sponsor groups and events engaging in that, but don't hire less qualified people just for their genitals or their skin color.
- hga 11y agoExcept that, in all but the most intangible possible metrics, at least in the US women officially get better educations, as measured by graduation rates, grades, and sanctions including most especially medical interventions (for ADD), for both K-12 and college. And in the former most of their teachers are women.
- kuschku 11y agoWell, that makes it even more ridiculous. But even if women get worse education, the answer can’t be to reduce hiring standards.