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Is There Still Racism in IT Hiring Practices?
noahz asks: "Today [now three days ago] in the United States marks Martin Luther King Day, remembering the birthday - and legacy - of the great civil rights leader. It's been over 40 years since his march on Washington, back when IT was still in its infancy and was exclusively a white, male field. But, how much progress has been made in the IT world? I recently had a recruiter tell me that I would have no problem finding a job in the current economy - not because I am enthusastic, well-educated and have good experience - but because I am caucasian - 'white'. This particular recruiter insisted that his years experience has led him to this conclusion - but I wonder: what the collective experience of the Slashdot readership has found?"
GNAA forever.
Cliff sux. And this article is 3 days late (MLK day was Monday - it's thursday
When a story shows up on slashdot almost 4 days later than the day it was posted shows some disrespect. Especially when the first word in the article is "today".
At least technology has permitted us to rise above the language barrier.
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The french (along with the rest of Europe) might finally start to figure out that it IS necessary to identify and promote awareness/acceptance of minorities, rather than sweeping it under the rug and pretending the problem doesn't exist.
Affirmative Action programs aren't perfect but they raise awareness and I think the are good as long as they aren't allowed to stick around too long after they have achieved the goals they are intended for. I think in the progressive states in the US (like CA) where we've had these types of programs for a while, it is starting to get to the point where we don't need them anymore and the cons are starting to outweigh the pros. We aren't there yet but we are getting close, maybe another 10 years or so and they won't be necessary here in CA. Recently, it seems like they are only becoming effective for creating stupid lawsuits and protecting certain lazy/greedy individuals lucky enough to be born as part of a minority population. Then again, as of 2000 there is no majority in CA anymore!
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. -Confucius
Considering the Democrats have Robert Byrd, who belong to the KKK, still in their midst, I wouldn't be throwing around the "Republican" accusations around if I were you. That bastard should have been thrown out of Congress a long time ago, but they still keep him and still make excuses for him.
Considering Robert Byrd has spent years in public mea cupla for what he did, I don't think it's a problem for the Democrats.
Since you seem concerned about the KKK's involvement in national politics, you may be interested to learn that Republican candidates have bought the KKK's phone list -- one example being a 1996 campaign.
The Dems are not perfect, but it is the Republican party at this point who is taking political advantage of racism in our country.
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