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Spin Zone => Spin Zone => Topic started by: Jaybird180 on February 19, 2016, 11:32:09 AM

Title: Have a "diversity" problem? Simple: Rent-a-Minority
Post by: Jaybird180 on February 19, 2016, 11:32:09 AM

http://rentaminority.com/ (http://rentaminority.com/)

Title: Re: Have a "diversity" problem? Simple: Rent-a-Minority
Post by: JeffDG on February 19, 2016, 11:35:38 AM

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JESUS FUCKING CHRIST, IS THIS A JOKE?


First, give yourself a pat on the back. By making it as far as the FAQ, you are officially 1179% smarter than your friend who just Facebooked 'OMG! Is this real? I can't believe it it's a disgrace. Sad face emoji.' So, yes, this is a joke. Obviously. You can stop getting angry now. Or get angry, but get angry at what Rent-a-Minority is angry about. The site is a #satire on a type of tokenism that is particularly rife in the tech and media world. Rather than address institutional inequality in any meaningful way, diversity is something that is generally just for (temporary) show. Companies tend to be very careful to ensure that their websites contain an acceptable ratio of women and non-white people; on their leadership boards, however, it’s another matter. 

Title: Re: Have a "diversity" problem? Simple: Rent-a-Minority
Post by: Jaybird180 on February 19, 2016, 11:56:22 AM

Damn Jeff, did you have to give it away so soon. >:( ;D ;D :o