Re:I’m an Ex-Google Woman Tech Leader and I’m Sick of Our Ap...
by unityByFreedom on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @01:19AM
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>>> 60% of college graduates are women
>> The gender gaps under discussion are specific to computer science
> I'm aware that some people are trying to limit the scope of the discussion
"Trying to limit the scope" ? This post is about tech's approach to diversity. You are the one moving the goalposts.
Besides, this is clearly a continuation of the conversation Damore started.
I believe Damore limited the scope to computer science because he found research indicating (1) women were more interested in people than things, and (2) programming is more thing-oriented.
Given that his cited research is under a good degree of scrutiny, broadening the scope to the suitability of women or men to all fields would require significantly more evidence.
> I wonder why no one cares about the young men who are now at a disadvantage.
The young men are only at a disadvantage if you believe women are biologically inferior or less-inclined towards certain occupations.
As yet, there isn't any evidence that is true. There is a lot of evidence showing that if we remove socialized barriers, like letting women attend university, then their participation rate in male-dominated activities increases.
I am unaware of any barriers to young men attending university. In fact, I believe I was a beneficiary of affirmative action, as my grades were slightly lower than the normal for my college, and our school's female-male ratio was 60-40 or more.
>> The gender gaps under discussion are specific to computer science
> I'm aware that some people are trying to limit the scope of the discussion
"Trying to limit the scope" ? This post is about tech's approach to diversity. You are the one moving the goalposts.
Besides, this is clearly a continuation of the conversation Damore started.
I believe Damore limited the scope to computer science because he found research indicating (1) women were more interested in people than things, and (2) programming is more thing-oriented.
Given that his cited research is under a good degree of scrutiny, broadening the scope to the suitability of women or men to all fields would require significantly more evidence.
> I wonder why no one cares about the young men who are now at a disadvantage.
The young men are only at a disadvantage if you believe women are biologically inferior or less-inclined towards certain occupations.
As yet, there isn't any evidence that is true. There is a lot of evidence showing that if we remove socialized barriers, like letting women attend university, then their participation rate in male-dominated activities increases.
I am unaware of any barriers to young men attending university. In fact, I believe I was a beneficiary of affirmative action, as my grades were slightly lower than the normal for my college, and our school's female-male ratio was 60-40 or more.