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> Except they are. They aren't. In fact, the discussions I've seen at companies in the bay area go far beyond the minimum requirements of the law. They aren't
by sidlls 6y ago
> Except they are.
They aren't. In fact, the discussions I've seen at companies in the bay area go far beyond the minimum requirements of the law. They aren't about preventing discrimination, they're about actively increasing diversity (in some areas, but not all).
- greencabs 6y agoThey are about protecting the company. https://classunity.org/racism-and-responsibilization-in-white-fragility/ https://classunity.org/racism-and-responsibilization-in-whit...
- strken 6y agoProtecting the company makes them sound like a defensive measure, when they seem equally an offensive measure to get ahead of the competition: "use our product, or come work for us, and feel good about yourself!"
- greencabs 6y agoThey cover the company in the case of discrimination lawsuits.
- sidlls 6y agoThat's a fantastic read; thank you for sharing it.
- greencabs 6y agoSure! All the articles on that site are fascinating!