Hi again,

----- Original Message -----
From: "Irene Ellis" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: sending mail to the list


> No, Andrew, it just means that there has been a long history of
> discrimination against female faculty hiring, and the university is
> protecting itself against future lawsuits and/or regulatory measures.

But this is a ridiculous way of going about it, in that case.  It's like
saying "we've discriminated in the past, so we're going to carry on
discriminating to set things straight!"  ANY discriminatory statement or
action is illegal, (unless there is a justifiable reason why a man or
woman is more suited to a particular job), and thus more likely to result
in legal proceedings.  Simply stating "we are an equal opportunities
employer" would make a lot more sense.

Andrew

> Andrew Tait wrote:
> >
> > Totally off-topic, I know.  Doesn't the below constitue sexual
> > discrimination?
> >
> > Hmmm....
> >
> > Andrew
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Zechmeister" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 10:05 AM
> > Subject: sending mail to the list
> >
> > <SNIP>
> >
> > The University of Vienna strives to increase the number of women
faculty
> > members and encourages suitably qualified candidates to apply. Women
with
> > the same qualifications will receive preference.
>
> --
> Irene Ellis
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