I am vacationing, but a substack I get pointed me to this remarkable article about changes in the job market in journalism. I had already witnessed the parallel changes in academia--where they have also extended to the highest levels. I would not be pointing you to this article were it not so well-documented. I'll be back with something of my own next week.
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The article documents the male part of the equation very well, and it is a true account. But, what males are experiencing since the U.S. decided to try to offer employment equity to women and minorities is something that women and minorities have experienced since the dawn of time. It kinda hits home when it happens to us white males while America adjusts.
To be more specific, I am all for every person having equal opportunity for equal skills. I am, however, against putting any lesser-qualified person in a position over a better-qualified person. Affirmative action, properly executed, doesn't espouse unthinking quotas, but does affirm that if you want real equity, you can find a woman or minority who IS the best qualified for the job. It takes work, but it is worth it for the benefits it brings to any work group.
A great article. I could identify with the struggle from my own experiences in a different field at an earlier time. I worked as an engineer in a US government agency and starting in the 1990’s race and gender metrics along with ageism began to dominate promotion decisions. As pointed out in the article, as a white male you can’t complain and be “that guy”. But I think white males in my age group were a lost generation and the agency’s performance suffered. I reject the reactionary politics of Trump, MAGA, and Fox News and I really think diversity and inclusion are important. But there has to be a better way to provide real equal opportunity and fairness. It is hard to not feel some bitterness.
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