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questions··on If only 12% of Computer Science majors why do company's strive for a 50% split?
Well, then feel free not to participate in this debate. I understand where the courts stand on affirmative action, that case is a little different than what I am talking about. Also, just because a the Supreme Court decides something doesn't mean they are correct (Dred Scoot v. Standford).
questions··on If only 12% of Computer Science majors why do company's strive for a 50% split?
Yes, but not 50% of computer scientist are women. You don't see schools trying to get 50% males as teachers. It has to do with major choice.
questions··on If only 12% of Computer Science majors why do company's strive for a 50% split?
Doesn't it screw over the current males who are applying for jobs and loosing out on positions because I female is preferred over them?
questions··on If only 12% of Computer Science majors why do company's strive for a 50% split?
If only 12% of the candidate pool is women, shouldn't 12% of the jobs be held by women? Doesn't this make it much easier for a women to get a job over a man?