tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396682199178122530.post3104402547280781100..comments2023-12-28T22:22:42.307-08:00Comments on Nobody In Particular: Needful ThingsAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03128359303310478673noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396682199178122530.post-55179277167898759782016-04-15T08:27:03.510-07:002016-04-15T08:27:03.510-07:00I suppose there are two possible benefits.
One is...I suppose there are two possible benefits.<br /><br />One is a slightly patronizing assumption that those living with the benefits of unexamined privilege would lead a fuller, more honest life if their eyes were opened through conversations with those who do not share those privileges. Otherwise, they will be continuing down a path of self-ruin, complicit in continuing institutional prejudice.<br /><br />Maybe, but probably not terribly convincing when put that way.<br /><br />The other is that industries, etc. would benefit from the talents of those who are currently being shut out. If women are being systematically excluded from the tech industry, there goes 50% of the brain power. Wouldn't we all be better off if we could stop excluding them?<br /><br />Again, maybe. But it may also be the case that I'm on the margin of talent and would lose my job if the gates were opened to others. Not everyone is a winner.JohnMcGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476537916134121570noreply@blogger.com