According to the article, "Exposing Hidden Biases at Google to Improve Diversity," Google is similar to many big tech companies when it comes to hiring workers. The article states that industries in the tech world are based around men. Despite an increase in the number of women applying for jobs in the tech industry, many companies believe that men are dominant in the field of technology. Recent studies have proved that the lack of gender diversity in Google's workforce is clearly evident.
The unequal treatment of workers in Google highlights the fact that women are not given the same opportunities as men because of gender discrimination in the workplace. According to the article, seven out of ten who work at Google happen to be male. Women are held back from their full potential due to the unfair biases in large companies like Google. Although some men are more advanced in the world of technology, women are just as capable as men. Most companies may think that men are more clever and more skilled in a certain type of business, however, women also have the same abilities and skills to get the work done.
Sexual discrimination plays a major role in the hiring process, as well as one's race. I believe that the skin color and appearance of a person should not be a factor when hiring an individual. You should hire the person based on their character and how well one works. Important factors such as individual skills and qualities should be taken into consideration, not their race. All of us are capable of doing the same things, regardless of our race. One should not have to change their appearance for a job interview or simply their name on a job application out of fear. Fear of not being accepted among people with the same abilities.
The New York Times Article claims that Google is attempting to fix the situation of diversity in their workers. Google's long-time effort to improve the diversity of their workforce is represented through various workshops aimed at making Google more accepting of diversity. The real question is: do the workshops really help to increase the amount of diversity in their workforce? If so, how long will this diversity last? The company has no evidence to support that the workshops are actually working in making a difference for the company.
Race, gender, and all things aside, we are all human and we are all equal. Men should not be getting more opportunities because they are seen as the dominant sex. Gender bias exists all around us, however, some may not be as clear to us. Companies like Google can be unknowingly bias, and people would not realize it. As years go by, we start to recognize the unfairness between men and women, and we continue to make efforts in improving our society.
The unequal treatment of workers in Google highlights the fact that women are not given the same opportunities as men because of gender discrimination in the workplace. According to the article, seven out of ten who work at Google happen to be male. Women are held back from their full potential due to the unfair biases in large companies like Google. Although some men are more advanced in the world of technology, women are just as capable as men. Most companies may think that men are more clever and more skilled in a certain type of business, however, women also have the same abilities and skills to get the work done.
Sexual discrimination plays a major role in the hiring process, as well as one's race. I believe that the skin color and appearance of a person should not be a factor when hiring an individual. You should hire the person based on their character and how well one works. Important factors such as individual skills and qualities should be taken into consideration, not their race. All of us are capable of doing the same things, regardless of our race. One should not have to change their appearance for a job interview or simply their name on a job application out of fear. Fear of not being accepted among people with the same abilities.
The New York Times Article claims that Google is attempting to fix the situation of diversity in their workers. Google's long-time effort to improve the diversity of their workforce is represented through various workshops aimed at making Google more accepting of diversity. The real question is: do the workshops really help to increase the amount of diversity in their workforce? If so, how long will this diversity last? The company has no evidence to support that the workshops are actually working in making a difference for the company.
Race, gender, and all things aside, we are all human and we are all equal. Men should not be getting more opportunities because they are seen as the dominant sex. Gender bias exists all around us, however, some may not be as clear to us. Companies like Google can be unknowingly bias, and people would not realize it. As years go by, we start to recognize the unfairness between men and women, and we continue to make efforts in improving our society.
I agree with your response because we /are/ all equal, well at least that's what America claims. However, we aren't equal because like you said, women aren't given the same opportunities as men.
ReplyDeleteAlso I agree with women being held back in the workplace. Maybe the only reason men are dominating the workforce at Google is because women feel intimidated. This could be because of the stereotypes and women feel like they won't get the job over men due to gender.
I enjoyed reading your position of unconscious inequality in America and more specifically, Google. One statement you had, of a person changing their name on their resume reminded me of an article I have read in the past. I may revisit it now, after having read your post, to check how recent the information was.
ReplyDeleteIf such extreme actions are required in this modern day and age just to get a job, then America really needs to improve upon equal opportunity rights.
I think you made a good point about how long the workshops will hold effect to improve gender diversity. Just because companies set up programs to help improve inequality, it doesn't mean that it will last forever.
ReplyDeleteI also like how you included the idea of fear influencing the amount of gender diversity in a workplace.
I enjoyed reading your final paragraph because I completely agree with the statements said. Such as the topic of people recognizing where we are going wrong in society and making efforts to improve. We're humans, we make mistakes, but we have to make them better otherwise society will never evolve.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your claim of gender equality. Although we have surpassed the time in history when women fought for their rights, such as the right to vote, it is still a male-dominated world. People who use gender- biased facts when applying applicants for certain jobs should realize that they could be turning down a great and talented worker, all because they were a certain gender.
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