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Originally Posted by AlanG
Because research has shown systematic discrimination in employment so people who have a disability are less likely to get an interview because they have a disability, women are still discriminated against because they may fall pregnant and take time off (paid) and so on. Some industries are worse than others, Oxfam is probably more women/minority friendly than the Met for example. Until that kind of discriminatory behaviour is stopped someone needs to be done to redress the balance. The current policies may not be brilliant but they are far better than what it was like without them.
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Shouldn't the Council then lead by example by promoting the best equality they can? Giving absolutely everyone the same equal opportunity? I thought the whole point of promoting equality within employment was that regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability... it is the personal qualities (ie for a IT job... competency with IT) that merit employment. To me it seems like the Council on a worryingly slippery path by firstly saying "those who may be discriminated against are uber welcome here" they are stating a kinda acceptance. Secondly it is STILL discrimination. They are still separating people out!
I fully appreciate that discrimination goes on, but rather than offering those discriminated against a better chance the Council should say "Hey everyone... THIS is what you do... I got 10 applicants and I'm going to give interviews entirely based on the quality of their qualifications, related experience and what I believe will be their ability at the job.
Then again this is the same council that recently told a lass I know that if she goes and gets pregnant she'll be able to get a council house quicker ¬_¬ Bloody Dundee :P