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Equality without differentiation is bad equality

[deleted] · 2011-07-31T21:42:10+00:00

... and differentiation without equality is bad differentiation. a Zen/Buddhism quote noted in "Zen Training" (Sekida, 1985). It's context is...

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July 31, 2011

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Title	Equality without differentiation is bad equality
Author	[deleted]
Upvotes	1
Comments	10
Date	July 31, 2011 9:42 PM UTC (15 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/MensRights/comments/j53po/equality_without_differentiation_is_bad_equality/
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[+]MuForceShoelace 1 point2 points3 points 15 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link

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[–]pcarvious 0 points1 point2 points 15 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link

In many yes, but in all? That's up for debate. The way I've seen this principle described is usually using the idea of ethnicity. Different ethnic groups have different sorts of quirks and beliefs. Accordingly, their beliefs and history may have discouraged a specific skill set, or encouraged it. Recognizing that different groups may bring different ways of thinking or doing something to the table is important and will widen the scope of discussion. Valuing all skills equally is also bad. Here's why. There are skills that take decades to develop and develop well. If we assume that everyone has a skill of equal value them we arent differentiating people at all. So instead, we should value others for who they are regardless of there skills because even if they lack the skill they may have insight into the problem that may be missed.

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In recruiting or on the job? One explains the unbalance, the other doesn't.

Unlike male dominated careers there is zero attempt at affirmative action to encourage male nurses. This is a form of discrimination.

On the job there is active discrimination. From female nurses and senior nurses who dislike male nurses and from patients.

while nurses are generally paid considerably less, making the job less interesting to men.

Nurses may be paid less than doctors but it is still a well paying job compared to the average income. A qualified nurse will make more than most people with a degree.

Therefore, expect more women to apply to nursing school than men, and an unbalanced college. No discrimination.

When the situation is reversed in male dominated professions then it is classed as discrimination.

[–]theozoph 0 points1 point2 points 15 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link