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The irony is his rant like other recent controversial cases proves the bias they are arguing against. He has 'come out' but given his deep seated beliefs what a
by throw2016 8y ago
The irony is his rant like other recent controversial cases proves the bias they are arguing against. He has 'come out' but given his deep seated beliefs what are the chances a female receives fair and equal opportunity from 'professionals' like him?
If you believe in 'meritocracy' and rational behavior you can't suddenly 'choose' to ignore the real risk to women and their careers from men who hold such views. Even with a small proportion of such men and there is no way to tell the numbers, there is a huge risk women will be discouraged right at the start and face a possibly hostile environment.
Research and life is difficult enough and women will drop off or be discouraged. And this will then further feed sexists more data points to justify their positions making a neat cycle of discrimination and 'scientific data'. The large number of men who continue to defend these regressive and unscientific positions proves beyond doubt the huge risk women in professions continue to face with them in it.
- reacharavindh 8y ago> The irony is his rant like other recent controversial cases proves the bias they are arguing against. He has 'come out' but given his deep seated beliefs what are the chances a female receives fair and equal opportunity from 'professionals' like him? I'm sorry, I do not understand the irony you saw in what I said. I'd appreciate if you take a couple minutes and explain what you think my bias is. I'm honestly hoping that you'd give me something to introspect and change my opinion if necessary. I'm genuinely not understanding what I 'came out' with... I did not take any side, I only argue to be fair and judge only based on merit. I'm not 'choosing' to ignore any real issues. I'm only saying the way to deal with it is not artificially affecting fairness either side. I don't have the power to hire people for any jobs or give out opportunities of any kind at the moment, but if I ever get there in the future, I believe that I will treat candidates purely on merit and not care if it was woman/man/which color/age/whatever. If they are better than others, and have the will & attitude to take job, they win. I'd like to be chosen for something myself the same fair way.