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Apple Launches App Development Program for Female Entrepreneurs and App Developers
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You talk about "victimhood way of thinking" yet you try to justify discriminative recruiting practices such as this one by talking about unrelated victimhood stories, such as people "beaten by their sexuality" or "raped".
The only fact here is that a sex based recruiting event or any other initiative that is sex-exclusive is a blatant discrimination, the same practice that their promoters try to fight against.
Looking at your assumptions about me you didn’t. You can also discuss thing on this forum without going in full defense mode, a tip for the future.
Have a nice rest of your day.
“Discriminatory”. You’re funny. Sorry your opinion is wrong.
A harmless feel good program for TC. I hope they tell them the realities of working as a programmer. Long hours in front of a computer, sometimes limited human interaction, potential age discrimination, salaries can top out at an early age.
I knew all of that and programming is exactly what I want to do. However, I do know many women who wish they would have selected a different profession. Several have left for careers in the medical field. It is not for everyone, so I don't advice pushing people into it. Real day-to-day programming isn't the same as college or a programming camp.
I knew all of that and programming is exactly what I want to do. However, I do know many women who wish they would have selected a different profession. Several have left for careers in the medical field. It is not for everyone, so I don't advice pushing people into it. Real day-to-day programming isn't the same as college or a programming camp.
I'm pretty sure he strongly believes in diversity seeing that he is..............
"You're wrong because... eh... I say so"
After reading this website regularly for 5+ years, I created an account just to quote your response.
Now, I've worked at Apple Retail for those 5+ years I've been visiting this site. I can say first hand over the last 2 years, Apple has made a tremendous shift toward hiring minorities. Yes, being a woman qualifies as a minority. I've seen promotions go to FAR LESS qualified candidates simply because they were women. Its not pretty. This is discrimination, and there is really nothing more to it.
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“paid less” LOL, any sources for that ? and I mean sources that take in consideration the Position, Experience, Responsabilities, Time in the company, Hours worked, etc ? Because if we assume your argument is true, then every employer would hire women to save some money wouldnt they ?
Once again, you post anecdotes and hearsay without any real proof to back up what you're saying. It appears that you're just parroting info you've been told.
In the general population of the world, women will receive rape threats and, unfortunately, actual assaults, at a greater number than men. But that doesn't support your statements; it's just means that men can be jerks to women. There is no proof that women are being passed over for promotion or being paid less than men. You can repeat it all you want but facts simply don't support that.
So you want to implement policies in search of a problem to solve. If these private companies want to do that, I'm ok with it. They're private companies and can do what they want within the law. Let's not pretend this is actually doing anything or solving any problem, though.
An effort to hire more minorities who are discriminated against at other companies does not mean they re less capable or qualified. It just means they’re given a fair shot instead of being ignored. I’m sorry you’re unable to comprehend the difference.
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You racist misogynistic son of a bitch! /s
Reverse discrimination is still discrimination.
Regardless, I'm all for more women becoming developers and not being shunned or stereotyped due to their gender. I've worked with plenty of very intelligent and smart women engineers.
Regardless, I'm all for more women becoming developers and not being shunned or stereotyped due to their gender. I've worked with plenty of very intelligent and smart women engineers.
Really? You're a manager, and can therefore make an assessment on why people were promoted or not promoted?
Also, Apple Retail is operated quite differently from the software engineering department, so I'm not sure how this anecdote helps.
I wonder how many times you’ve said something along the lines of “we should have a straight pride parade!” I’m guessing plenty.
I’m sorry that diversity scares you, but you should really start getting used to it.
Anti-diversity? Who said anything about that? I said forced diversity. There is a difference. In essence they want to force or at least coerce women into a profession that on average they are biologically not predisposed to enjoy or have an interest in. Engineers are predominantly men and physicians are predominantly female, big freaking deal....
But anyways, keep spouting those SJW buzzwords though! I'm sure you'll be advocating a gender balance for all of the other less attractive male-dominated jobs as well! Coal mining & bin men come to mind.
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Looks like it’s a good time to come out as a woman trapped in a mans body
A hole lot of implicit claims yet no sources. Raped in an alley way, yeah right, it's become an epidemic!!! Being brutally murdered for your sexuality? Last time I heard that happening was somewhere in the Middle East..
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Different brains for starters? Interesting that you seem to be on the side of "there are no differences between men and women other than their genitals"... at least that's what I assume you think. If that is indeed the case, I am wondering why you would want a gender balance in the workplace, considering that women are no different than men, so what are they going to add? This also applies in the opposite scenario (before you get triggered).
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I tend to simply refer to it as discrimination.
Arguing with these people is not worth the effort. They will remain unconvinced.
You'll notice I gave no indication for which side I lean towards but I'll give a hint. It's the one that tends to stay away from ad hominem and thinks the hiring process should be based on the rational and obvious; something that rhymes with ferret.
You'll notice I gave no indication for which side I lean towards but I'll give a hint. It's the one that tends to stay away from ad hominem and thinks the hiring process should be based on the rational and obvious; something that rhymes with ferret.
So I uhhhhh assume you have some evidence for that claim yeah? Or did that come straight from the SJW propaganda machine?
but muh oppresjun!! What oppression, huh? Give me something to work with.
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It really is like beating a dead horse....I keep trying though
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc...er-charged-hate-crimes-faces-15-years-n937141
That article is from 10 days ago. I’ll feel free to ignore you now. Bye!
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What’s with your childish obsession with “SJW?” It’s cute that you think that’s somehow an insult
You got an article of an instance of gay bashing! Well done! Now we have solid proof that it has become an epidemic!https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc...er-charged-hate-crimes-faces-15-years-n937141
That article is from 10 days ago. I’ll feel free to ignore you now. Bye!
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What’s with your childish obsession with “SJW?” It’s cute that you think that’s somehow an insult
Obsession with SJW? Do you need me to google for you what obsession means? Also I don't think SJW is an insult. I use it in its proper context.
But you do know how to use Buzzfeed though.
How do you get to prove your merit when you're walking into a boys' club where you're automatically disregarded?