While that may be true, out right discrimination by turning away qualified male applicants is not how to correct a bias in applicant hiring, it would be extreme

While that may be true, out right discrimination by turning away qualified male applicants is not how to correct a bias in applicant hiring, it would be extremely hypocritical to suggest that is some how okay. Give people tools to find the best candidates and they will use them, the market for tech talent is extremely competitive.