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> for instance you'll find much higher black representation in the public sector, specifically in the federal government Do you know why that is? Maybe governm
by foogazi 6y ago
> for instance you'll find much higher black representation in the public sector, specifically in the federal government
Do you know why that is? Maybe government work is more inclusive, like the military
- kube-system 6y agoI'd guess it's due to more process, procedure, and regulatory structure. It's very common for private companies to have little to no formal criteria for evaluating candidates. Intuition is more subject to bias than a formal process.
- Baeocystin 6y agoAccessible job stability and good benefits. The overall pay is lower than the private sector, but if you're looking for stable income first and foremost, working for the government is an excellent option. This stability will be particularly appealing for people who grew up in poverty. Source: My father worked for the government, and my grandfather was a working-class immigrant who started with nothing, so money was tight.
- bryan_w 6y agoCan confirm, I'm black, and growing up I would often hear my parents and aunts often say that the government jobs were the best because it was stable
- foogazi 6y agoGood point- I have seen that thrown around as a reason to enlist in the military (family benefits) or defense contractors (job security for 20 years!)