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I think it's more likely that the problem (bias) has always been there, but society is only now willing to even entertain the idea that it's real, despite the s
by mrgoldenbrown 9y ago
I think it's more likely that the problem (bias) has always been there, but society is only now willing to even entertain the idea that it's real, despite the studies and data showing it is. I used to feel like you did, when I was a college kid. I liked to believe I had gotten where I was because I worked hard, not because I was a white dude. Then I got out in the real world and saw situations just like the one described in the study quoted by the article:
>For example, in one pair of reviews a female employee was described as having “analysis paralysis.” A man with the same behavior was praised for his careful thoughtfulness.
- hiram112 9y agoI don't doubt that this is the case many times. On the other hand, I'm beginning to think the pendulum has swung way too far in the other direction. I feel I have worked hard to get to where I am. But just because I am white and male, I'm no longer entitled to enjoy the privileges associated with this hard work and skillset I've developed. I'm all for equality of opportunity. But this equality of outcome is not something I'm going to be shamed into supporting.