[belsarius]

Originally Posted by flamesfever

1. The overuse of the concept, "diversity, equity and inclusion" in the hiring process e.g. universities, critically important positions

"The entire point of DEI is to make sure the most qualified people get the jobs. DEI is about making sure minorities and women get a chance to show they are the most qualified for the job, rather than a white guy hiring another white guy. Anyone who says they are against DEI because they think the job should go to the most qualified person, is just explaining that they don't understand the concept."

If that is what was happening, I would be all for it. However, I have witnessed the opposite.

In the 1980s PET and the Liberals decided that there should be more French Canadians in the RCMP. MY BIL, a very high ranking RCMP officer, charged with promoting senior officers, revealed to me how orders were given as to how that was to be carried out.

Officers were to be chosen, on an annual basis, in the following order, 1. a French Canadian, 2. a bilingual member, and 3. an English member. All officers were routinely tested annually, and in when it came time to choose a
French Canadian member, he was forced to choose someone who stood 50th in the list of those who were tested.

So I think you can see that the best person was not always chosen. And we all know what has happened with the RCMP over the years.

Also, if it is done to give women the advantage, it is worth noting that in the Universities, women are often over-represented in some of the professions, e.g. medicine, teaching

So, your limited one anecdotal example should completely override all DEI ideals and place them firmly on the radical left part of the spectrum? How about I give an example where a more qualified immigrant was overlooked for an anglo male. I'm sure there must be an example of that out there somewhere.

And your other example is medicine and teaching? Professions where the work has been historically "women's work" of nurses and schoolteachers. Next are you going to point out how women also are over-represented in office administration and housekeeping roles in the workforce?