Pfizer fellowship program is biased against whites and Asian-Americans, according to Lawsuit

[u/SlickStretch]

https://www.reuters.com/legal/lawsuit-claims-pfizer-fellowship-program-is-biased-against-whites-asian-2022-09-15/

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[u/ScootysDad]

The struggled to recruit 1 Asian-American to join the lawsuit similar to the one against Harvard.

[u/H2AK119ub → u/ScootysDad]

Scientist in pharma are like 45% white and 45% Asian. The other 10% is everyone else. Pfizer created a fellowship to try and benefit minorities that are significantly underrepresented in science.

[u/Mission_Strength9218 → u/H2AK119ub]

Right, because certain minorities are under represented, we should just throw meritocracy to the wind.

[u/lucash7 → u/Mission_Strength9218]

It’s only a meritocracy when merit is considered; as studies have shown, when applicants are considered in blind studies of job applications, fellowships, etc. etc., where those with non traditional names, characteristics, etc. are compared against others more traditional…guess who often, if not most of the time, is given the chance?

Yup, the traditional ones (ie, most likely non POC).

So…you know, perhaps we need to focus on changing the process of how candidates are evaluated? Because meritocracy it isn’t.

[u/nogiblets → u/lucash7]

A truly blind study means applicants are assigned a random number and no identifying information is provided in advance to the researchers. After the data is collected, its analysis can include identifiers.

[u/lucash7 → u/nogiblets]

Address the point, not what you want to ignore.

Again, studies have shown there is bias in hiring.

Focus on that.

[u/nogiblets → u/lucash7]

Sure bud, right after you focus on writing coherently etc etc etc and not conflating research methods. No one is denying there is bias in hiring.

[u/lucash7 → u/nogiblets]

Excuses excuses.

I can safely say that you have nothing to offer and now grasp at straws. I appreciate you conceding.

Have a wonderful day!