It is more complicated than that. Cultural fit is a major deal. It can significantly impact the bottom line. The problem arises because the culture is largel

It is more complicated than that. Cultural fit is a major deal. It can significantly impact the bottom line. The problem arises because the culture is largely a factor of protected classes. It is acceptable to not hire a woman because she is a worse candidate than a man who is also applying. It is unacceptable to not hire a woman because she is a woman. But when you account for culture fit, she may end up being a worse candidate because she is a woman who would be working a culture that is toxic to women. And often, getting rid of those who make the culture toxic to women isn't an option in the near future.