Sentence that made me think
From an interesting commentary by Theodore Dalrymple on the state of bureaucracy in the UK:
“His speech reveals what I have long suspected: that antiracism is the new racism.”
I still get emails from the University of Maryland and this month they’re having a whole line of workshops for the “Diversity Job Search.” To me, the message is: “you’re colored, and that means you’re different. That’s why we have a special job search program for you.”
To me, that sounds insulting, and pretty racist to boot, even though I believe that UM’s intentions are good.
And really, how would you feel if a company wanted to hire you just because you’re black or Hispanic? Wouldn’t that lead you to question your abilities? Shouldn’t the goal be color-blindness?
I believe that a lot of companies have come to the realization that having a diverse workforce allows them to better understand and service the needs of their clientele. I don’t believe that they’re looking to hire people strictly based on their race, but are looking to fill positions with people of all backgrounds.
We started DiversityJobs.com in an effort to help service that need. We do not believe for one moment that companies are looking to hire less qualified candidates based solely on their diversity. Instead, we believe that these employers are attempting to become more diverse and fill these roles at the same time.
Scott