Equality?
Posted: Thu 04 Dec, 2008 6:03 am
From the Press:
"The new equality bill also contains provisions for positive discrimination, permitting political parties to use all-women election shortlists until 2030, although it does not go so far as to provide for all-ethnic minority shortlists. Positive action will, however, be extended, allowing employers to take into account gender and ethnicity when selecting between two equally qualified candidates."
Parity and fairness are paramount, but it should be for all. This type of nonsense hasn't worked in some areas, is divisive and potentially dangerous. That said, if it is politicians that are in danger then I might just turn a blind eye!
I wonder if I would stand a better chance of being selected for a position if I mentioned that I am 'mixed race' (half Irish, half English with ancient connections to the French and Danish).
"The new equality bill also contains provisions for positive discrimination, permitting political parties to use all-women election shortlists until 2030, although it does not go so far as to provide for all-ethnic minority shortlists. Positive action will, however, be extended, allowing employers to take into account gender and ethnicity when selecting between two equally qualified candidates."
Parity and fairness are paramount, but it should be for all. This type of nonsense hasn't worked in some areas, is divisive and potentially dangerous. That said, if it is politicians that are in danger then I might just turn a blind eye!
I wonder if I would stand a better chance of being selected for a position if I mentioned that I am 'mixed race' (half Irish, half English with ancient connections to the French and Danish).