> They are ignoring rational evidence because they have a preconceived idea that women are worse employees. wouldn't this imply they would avoid hiring much, i

> They are ignoring rational evidence because they have a preconceived idea that women are worse employees. wouldn't this imply they would avoid hiring much, if any? why bother hiring people you don't feel are worth hiring? > No, they werent because they were racists. racists hire people they're biased against all the time if there is some advantage in doing so. i'm more inclined to believe the circumstance you speak of was avoidance of socioeconomic consequences. there was a time when having a team with too many black athletes (heaven forbid mostly, or even all black) would tank your ticket sales. > Why are today employers more enlightened that past team owners? well, it helps that it doesn't hurt ticket sales.