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Google fire man who claims that women are underrepresented because they are biologically different, not because of bias....

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Ok, there's a bit more to it than is in the headlines, but you can see the full "anti-diversity manifesto" here. It's quite a read!


My personal reading is this was written by someone well-meaning but extremely mis-led and confused about why tech companies need to address diversity. It's also full of conjecture and is unnecessarily divisive (constant references to "left" and "right").


Were they right to fire him? Or was he perfectly entitled to publish his thoughts, regardless of whether or not we (or his employer) like it? Any other thoughts on the manifesto? Was there a fair point buried somewhere in the ranting?




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    I have to say that I did not want to take part in this very unpleasant discussion. I believe that it is more unpleasant for the women readers, especially since there have been such cynical views throughout. I would like to just bring your attention to a couple of things.


    Dear Stephen,

    In my view, you should be extra careful when mentioning that kids need their mums at home, UNLESSS you accompany it with kids need their dads at home as well.

    Furthermore, "And it happens I value ladies enormously. To see a mum hugging her kids is magic. " is the exact phrase and propaganda that many misogynists use. This is not to say that you are one, but they way you put it is not great.


    In my opinion, yes, capitalism is a big problem but thigns can get better through it as well. And I believe that gender gap has improved over the years. You mentioned "The Equal Pay Act was introduced 46 years ago and yet from Thursday this week the UK’s female workforce will effectively be working for free until 31 December, due to the scale of the gender pay gap." FOURTY-SIX years and no change!"

    I believe this is wrong, as the 'working for free days' are becoming less every year. I do not have the reference handy at the moment, but I will try to find it and post it.

    Furhtermore, more regulations and laws protecting the workers' rights can be put in place even in a capitalistic system.


    In other news, here is a funny read related to the discussion:  www.mcsweeneys.net/.../im-a-google-manufacturing-robot-and-i-believe-humans-are-biologically-unfit-to-have-jobs-in-tech
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  • Former Community Member
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    I have to say that I did not want to take part in this very unpleasant discussion. I believe that it is more unpleasant for the women readers, especially since there have been such cynical views throughout. I would like to just bring your attention to a couple of things.


    Dear Stephen,

    In my view, you should be extra careful when mentioning that kids need their mums at home, UNLESSS you accompany it with kids need their dads at home as well.

    Furthermore, "And it happens I value ladies enormously. To see a mum hugging her kids is magic. " is the exact phrase and propaganda that many misogynists use. This is not to say that you are one, but they way you put it is not great.


    In my opinion, yes, capitalism is a big problem but thigns can get better through it as well. And I believe that gender gap has improved over the years. You mentioned "The Equal Pay Act was introduced 46 years ago and yet from Thursday this week the UK’s female workforce will effectively be working for free until 31 December, due to the scale of the gender pay gap." FOURTY-SIX years and no change!"

    I believe this is wrong, as the 'working for free days' are becoming less every year. I do not have the reference handy at the moment, but I will try to find it and post it.

    Furhtermore, more regulations and laws protecting the workers' rights can be put in place even in a capitalistic system.


    In other news, here is a funny read related to the discussion:  www.mcsweeneys.net/.../im-a-google-manufacturing-robot-and-i-believe-humans-are-biologically-unfit-to-have-jobs-in-tech
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