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Let's look at the data, shall we? In 2019: - 0.95% of CS degrees were awarded to black women - 0.86% of degrees were awarded to women who identify as two or m
by sidlls 5y ago
Let's look at the data, shall we? In 2019:
- 0.95% of CS degrees were awarded to black women
- 0.86% of degrees were awarded to women who identify as two or more races
- 1.63% were awarded to latina women
Looks like they're hiring a larger share of individuals in these demographics (1.8% hire rate in each group) than receive degrees. It's not by a lot, but it's definitely not stagnant or moving backwards.
(Note this obviously doesn't include other professions, but these other professions, at Google, aren't nearly as large a part of their labor pool. It is significant, though, considering 20% of blacks have BS degrees, and 19% of hispanics do.)
I've really soured on these efforts. It seemed to me the diversity group formed at the company I work for has a narrow focus on the specific identities that (surprise, surprise) the "leaders" on the team fit in. This is what identity politics in America is these days. It's not about inclusion, it's about using the politics of identity in a self-serving way--kinda like any other corporate maneuvering.
- wonderwonder 5y agoIt is very strange to work in a company where an individual of a given race with the power to fire or at least harm career progression tells another race how to treat members of the powerful individuals race. All the diversity training and questions delivered from this leader then imply that the white employees getting the training are the problems and are inherently racist. Just does not sit well with me.