felinista

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   by felinista 8y ago

   You do you.
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   by felinista 8y ago

   My point was that certain underrepresented groups are treated differently in STEM fields (particularly tech), they either face obstacles to being hired, or, once hired, are not paid proportionately relative to their white, male colleagues.
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   by felinista 8y ago

   Is this what I said? Some straw man. What I said was we should we work towards removing any obstacles underrepresented groups may face when trying to enter STEM careers. Plenty of research that supports the existence of such obstacles and t
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   by felinista 8y ago

   Doubtful it can get worse than it already is, lack of diversity in tech is a widespread issue and known all too well. Even the general public is in a sense aware of it, when people picture stereotypical programmers, I doubt they have a blac
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   by felinista 8y ago

   Why are they irrelevant? Why can't the data be used to address this disparity? If certain groups shy away from STEM careers, why not try to do something about it?
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   by felinista 8y ago

   If lack of diversity isn't a problem, why aren't these companies open with their figures? Why go to such extents? There's also research to suggest women and minorities are underpaid relative to their male, white counterparts,