In the article,"Exposing Hidden Biases at Google to Improve Diversity," recent studies and statistics reveal where Google stands in the topic of gender and diversity. These studies prove the gender imbalance and lack of diversity not only in Google but the majority of the big-branded companies dominating the business world.
According to the article, seven out of ten who work at Google are male. With men taking up large percentages of these jobs, women are left with limited spots in the industry. These types of statistics probably cause women, who have the same capabilities as men, to have second thoughts about applying. Other women might feel offended and less worthy. As a female myself, I find it unfair that men are getting most of the jobs. It makes me feel like I have less chances of getting a stable job. Perhaps some men are more advanced and skillful than I am but companies should give everyone a chance and not only base employees by their intelligence but also other factors, like "googliness".
Google is also having a problem with their underrepresentation of different races. With majority of the working force being immigrants from different places around the world, the fact that they aren`t diverse sets out a bad image of the company and signal to workers seeking employment. The question is why do they have an underrepresentation of different races? Does it just happen to be so that other races apply for these kind of jobs or an on purpose act? Whatever the reason is, in the end, companies should know that jobs aren`t favored by race but by how cooperative and well individuals do their work.
Just like any work place, there will be obstacles to overcome and for Google it`s gender equality in their work force and diversity. In the New York Times Article, it states that Google is making attempts to fix these problems. Stating that they are doing something to prevent these problems to occur does not cut it. Yes, they are taking workshops and other programs to increase gender and race diversity but is it really taking an effect? Statistics, opinions of workers, and other evidence could be helpful and greatly appreciated by the public but unfortunately there seems to be no outcome besides statements.
People don`t realize it but sexism, racism, and other forms of discrimination have been occuring since the beginning. It just so happens that it increases popularity and notice throughout time. Hopefully, at one point, these problems will come to an end or the future will continue to go through complications we started.
