> The technical community has a diversity problem, but they are a victim of the problem, not the cause of it.
I think that's a false dichotomy. By doing nothing, we help foster the problem.
Personally I think quotas is one good way of helping solve the problem. The idea being that they counter the existing bias against some groups.
If there is no existing bias, quotas are indeed "unfair". If there are existing bias, quotas will be unfair to individuals. I still think quotas can do good overall.
If there is bias, and you cannot see it: you will perceive quotas to be unfair.
I think that's a false dichotomy. By doing nothing, we help foster the problem.
Personally I think quotas is one good way of helping solve the problem. The idea being that they counter the existing bias against some groups.
If there is no existing bias, quotas are indeed "unfair". If there are existing bias, quotas will be unfair to individuals. I still think quotas can do good overall.
If there is bias, and you cannot see it: you will perceive quotas to be unfair.