RE: Are you aware that reverse discrimination is becoming more and more widespread?
Just to spark a discussion.
The idea for entrance to policing for example, is similar to that of the military. But what they do is have a minimum standard. So to get in you have to pass an obstacle course, do a certain number of pushups, situps etc... But once you pass that threshold, then they look at other considerations such as diversity hiring or "reverse discrimination". So what if that female who is less physically qualified, still passed the minimum standard?
The idea is that historically women are kept out of those positions. Men do not have systemic discrimination keeping them from entering the job market so there is not the same need to help them enter the field of being a secretary.
Also, the idea is sometimes women or minorities have a unique outlook. So we want women police, military etc... because that makes it representative of the public at large.
Just something to think about. Your post is provoking in a good way.
Hi @cassjd, thank you for joining the discussion.
Your example with the police is good, there are many shades of discrimination (including the reverse one).
I completely agree with you that women should be allowed and accepted into all careers, as well as men. Your points about the need to change the historical tradition and to represent the public better are also very valid.
However, for me, justice is more important. I consider that it is simply too unfair to accept a worse candidate and refuse the better just because of his/her gender, race, nationality, etc. I would prefer that the basic (historical) discrimination is solved by promotional campaigns, public discussions, education, legal sanctions of any discrimination, or other methods that don't directly hurt other individuals. I don't claim that I'm right, of course.
Cheers!