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I am bothered by the last line in this comment; I think would agree if we all grew up in the exact same conditions with the exact same stigma against each one o

I am bothered by the last line in this comment; I think would agree if we all grew up in the exact same conditions with the exact same stigma against each one of us and exact same social, educational, and capital resources at our disposal, but we do not. Here's a dissenting opinion, or at least something to think about. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2014/05/millennials_racism_and_mtv_poll_young_people_are_confused_about_bias_prejudice.html http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/201... It's worth considering that a workforce might be 90% "white male" because 90% of the time, the environment we live in nurtures "white males" to fit there better, not because intrinsically, 90% of the time "white males" are just better at it. That's not to say I disagree with the first part. Google isn't going to make people that don't fit in the job suddenly magical at it; however, I think it's important to recognize racial disparity as a problem that --will not fix itself if left alone--, instead of calling disgusting those who might consider an equalizing force somewhere in society to be important. These numbers clearly aren't so disparate because "no reason at all" or because "whites are just better," so why do you think they are? And also, how can we even have a discussion or make changes without paying specific attention to race?

alextgordon 12y ago
In Europe, there are many white people who are the subject of racism. In the UK there's racism towards Eastern Europeans and Irish Travellers. On a personal level, many of my (white) relatives were racially purged. That is why I find the term "white male" to be wholly disgusting. I can't speak for America's problems, only to say that if racism is your weapon to fight racism, then all you will achieve is to ensure its continuing existence.

alextgordon 12y ago

In Europe, there are many white people who are the subject of racism. In the UK there's racism towards Eastern Europeans and Irish Travellers. On a personal level, many of my (white) relatives were racially purged. That is why I find the term "white male" to be wholly disgusting. I can't speak for America's problems, only to say that if racism is your weapon to fight racism, then all you will achieve is to ensure its continuing existence.