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I have heard some people say things are cool and there is no real problem with discrimination in aviation. I have also heard it is still very much a boy's club. Any thoughts???
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I think that aviation is ALWAYS going to be a predominantly male field. Men just seem to be more interested in it than women. Who knows why? Maybe it's because men and women are wired differently; maybe it's because men tend to have the traits that are required for success in aviation more than women do; or maybe it's because of socialization. There, I covered everything, I think.
However, I do know that some women have made it, so even if there is sexual discrimination, it can be done.
And I think that Doug has the right attitude as far as racial discrimination goes. Even if it's there, he will find a way to overcome it.
With all the obstacles that are thrown up between any person, even a Hitler wet dream, and the cockpit of a major, I think that if you can make it to the point where discrimination is a factor, you'll overcome that one, too.