I just came across an advert for a job - but for reasons of 'positive discrimination' only Black, Asian or other Ethnic Minority backgrounds may apply. Should this blatant discrimination be considered acceptable?
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Jadey - Vive la difference
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Depends on WHAT the job requires. If, for example, the job is for roles in a movie that calls for those specific ethnic backgrounds--I'd say it's probably NOT a discriminatory thing!
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I don't think the company should have worded the ad like that. It seems to show some underlying issues. An "equal opportunity employer" should have been all they had to say.
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I don't think that is fair in the least. There is no such thing as "positive" discrimination; all discrimination is rude and unecessary.
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If it is for a particular profession,please ignore this factor Or in case of any own personal need of job,one can compromise with the terms and conditions.+
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I'd like to see the advert, got a link? Or are you blowing hot air??
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Nope, unless as Robertd903 says it is for a job in which only a specific ethnicity could do justice to the role, and to be honest an acting part is the only one that I can think of where that might apply. If it is a job which could be done equally well by any ethnicity then this type of discrimination should not be allowed in this day and age.
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Before you think discrimination, you might want to establish the reason for this. I would think that, if it was due to a quota, they would not be so blatant about it. That would give the business a very bad reputation in this world of sensitivity to quotas and affirmative action. If this really bothers you, why not call the business and politely ask? They may tell you or they may not. Robert gives a good reason that this might be done: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7885925
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No. Also from a practical standpoint you may be losing the best candidate for the position. +3 Jadey
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I don't know the law in the U.K. What is the job? . The rule in the U.S. is that you can't discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion or creed, gender or disability if the person is "otherwise qualified" for the job. . In other words, you don't have to hire a blind airline pilot or bus driver. If you're a strip club, you don't have to hire dancers whose gender is the opposite of the one your clients want to see. (I know -- yech -- but the rules play out in all kinds of contexts.) . (On the flip side, most states do still allow employers to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation -- so you can refuse to hire someone just because they're straight, or gay, or bisexual. You guys are ahead of us on that one.) . Did the ad actually use the term "positive discrimination?"
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