After reading an article by the New York Times about Google attempting to advocate gender diversity in their employee work force a series of thoughts ran through my mind. Why are they just now realizing their bias ways? What events led up to this realization? What do the superiors at Google feel about the subject? I decided to examine the article very closely in order to establish my further opinion.
First off, I would like to commend Google for their efforts to improve the diversity of their employees. It takes a lot of honor to admit your mistakes and strive for improvement. I am on Google's side, which is pro-diversity. I personally believe a job applicant should be judged by their skills (among other important information), steering away from the race and gender factor. As stated in the New York Times article, "Google's leaders say they are unhappy about the firm's poor gender diversity..." I'm glad that Google was one of the first to realize the situation. Since the statement released, a snowball effect in which companies that have the same predicament are eager to diversify their employees. Google has set an example and companies are joining the (positive) bandwagon.
Many statistics show that men are more likely to be hired than women. Especially in the tech industry men are the predominant gender working. Since the article focuses on Google, the New York Times states, "Over all, seven out of 10 people who work at Google are male." I am a strong believer thatwomen should be equal to men humans should be equal to other humans. Throughout history I have learned women were often disregarded in society. They have fought for their rights and deserve to be treated equally. Although some rights were gained, some did not change. You would think that with our modern-day morals and principles that the discrimination would be eradicated. To be honest, these types of discrimination might never stop existing, but with every small step, we can set an example for the next generation.
First off, I would like to commend Google for their efforts to improve the diversity of their employees. It takes a lot of honor to admit your mistakes and strive for improvement. I am on Google's side, which is pro-diversity. I personally believe a job applicant should be judged by their skills (among other important information), steering away from the race and gender factor. As stated in the New York Times article, "Google's leaders say they are unhappy about the firm's poor gender diversity..." I'm glad that Google was one of the first to realize the situation. Since the statement released, a snowball effect in which companies that have the same predicament are eager to diversify their employees. Google has set an example and companies are joining the (positive) bandwagon.
Many statistics show that men are more likely to be hired than women. Especially in the tech industry men are the predominant gender working. Since the article focuses on Google, the New York Times states, "Over all, seven out of 10 people who work at Google are male." I am a strong believer that
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