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thr3
September 8th, 2009, 9:28 pm
What on earth is this?
I am just plodding through some potential lecture posts in US unis and they keep harking on about this. Also, which I find most distressing given I am white and male is this often repeated statement: "Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply".
Hummmm.
CaptainPike
September 8th, 2009, 9:33 pm
Equal opportunity employers don't exist.
NCRedState
September 8th, 2009, 9:35 pm
What on earth is this?
I am just plodding through some potential lecture posts in US unis and they keep harking on about this. Also, which I find most distressing given I am white and male is this often repeated statement: "Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply".
Hummmm.
Many industries are "monitored" for EEOC "compliance" because of government contracts or requirement of "Federal Licenses".
It is VERY big in FCC regulations...... TV, Radio, Cable companies.....
ArmyMAJretired
September 9th, 2009, 12:42 am
It is a Cover Your Assets posting.
Only a really stupid company would discriminate.
CHUG
September 9th, 2009, 2:13 pm
What on earth is this?
I am just plodding through some potential lecture posts in US unis and they keep harking on about this. Also, which I find most distressing given I am white and male is this often repeated statement: "Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply".
Hummmm.
You're English, I would have thought that counts as a minority.:think: