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by aqsheehy 3033 days ago
Shouldn't the demographics of new google hires look roughly like the demographics of university graduates? If say 80% of graduates are men, how could google hit gender parity without discriminating?
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This is a question I have as well. The trends currently seem to heavily favor white males right now.

Maybe part of the issue has to do with the early education system? I'll admit this idea is not originally mine, but I like it. For some reason is sounds right?

Only if you believe that uni credentials are synonymous with capability.
Yes and no – Google is (used to be, at least) particularly stringent about requiring a degree moreso than other tech co's
They gave that up at least five years ago. I believe they switched to a system of hiring everyone on earth to stop them from going to Facebook.