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Jesús is a valid and common name for Hispanic males and I don't see how this would disqualify them from being considered for these positions.

• Jensson 4y ago
  It wouldn't disqualify the person, but since everyone in research has way more applications than they have positions they just select those who are statistically less likely to clash culturally.
  • FerociousTimes 4y ago
    This is plain old favoritism and should be countered not celebrated, condoned or dealt with in a business as usual manner.
    • Jensson 4y ago
      Nowhere did I say that this behaviour should be "celebrated, condoned or dealt with in a business as usual manner". Explaining why racism and bias can be rational doesn't mean that I condone racism or bias. Its similar to how companies avoid women who are around 30 because they are likely to get pregnant, that is rational but still isn't something we should celebrate or condone.
      • FerociousTimes 4y ago
        I didn't say that you necessarily or explicitly endorse this position but your comment unfortunately came cross as forgiving of this practice. Also, I don't see how this behavior can be viewed as rational since we're talking about a research institution here that's supposed to be concerned with scientific excellence hiring the best regardless of their background, and not some road trip with your buddies where you get to pick and choose who will be invited to join you. I see no rationality in this behavior at all, just outright bias and discrimination.