>it’s likely that due to bias in some work environments, women do need to meet more of the qualifications to be hired than do their male counterparts. For instance, a McKinsey report found that men are often hired or promoted based on their potential, women for their experience and track record.
A cynical person might suggest that this dynamic was set up precisely to exclude most women from consideration for desirable jobs.
I honestly believe it's more complicated than that, though I also believe trying to say anything meaningful on the topic is essentially Verboten and pretty much a guaranteed means to get downvoted and attacked.
What would a mediocre white man do? That is what women who look at job postings and wonder should they apply should say to themselves.
What would a mediocre white man do.
Given that I am one of those, I would apply anyway. I can wing my way through it. Or that is what would roll through my head. And I might fail but I would learn something in the process.
>it’s likely that due to bias in some work environments, women do need to meet more of the qualifications to be hired than do their male counterparts. For instance, a McKinsey report found that men are often hired or promoted based on their potential, women for their experience and track record.
A cynical person might suggest that this dynamic was set up precisely to exclude most women from consideration for desirable jobs.