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When all finish first everyone finishes last

By Louis O'Neill - posted Wednesday, 14 December 2016


Now this article is not in any way trying to suggest that women do not belong in politics, or in leadership roles, or any other position for that matter.

Rather, I am proposing that when we see industries which are dominated by men, or conversely by women, we should not suddenly assume the world has regressed into sexism.

In fact, we should see inequity as a good thing. Almost every career aspiration made by individuals is an effort to strive towards inequity, to stand out above their peers and become the most appealing candidate for the job. This is what creates progress. Take that away and what motivation does one have?

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And if we truly wish to remove sexism in employment, we should not view individuals as merely a microcosm within their larger gender identity. We should view them precisely as they are: individuals.

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Louis O'Neill is a writer from Sydney having graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Writing focusing on issues of philosophy, morality, religion and social commentary.

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