Diversity in the cockpit

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Do you think that there is reverse discrimination in aviation?

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Isn't reverse discrimination an oxymoron? I mean, doesn't discrimination...well.....not discriminate?
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Actually, no. discriminate - discrimination....same - same (verb - noun).

dis·crim·i·nate
v.intr.
1.a. To make a clear distinction; distinguish: discriminate among the options available.
1.b. To make sensible decisions; judge wisely.
2. To make distinctions on the basis of class or category without regard to individual merit; show preference or prejudice: was accused of discriminating against women; discriminated in favor of his cronies.
v.tr.
1. To perceive the distinguishing features of; recognize as distinct: discriminate right from wrong.
2. To distinguish by noting differences; differentiate: unable to discriminate colors.
3. To make or constitute a distinction in or between: methods that discriminate science from pseudoscience.

dis·crim·i·na·tion
n.
1. The act of discriminating.
2. The ability or power to see or make fine distinctions; discernment.
3. Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice: racial discrimination; discrimination against foreigners.



Finally,

reverse discrimination
n.
Discrimination against members of a dominant or majority group, especially when resulting from policies established to correct discrimination against members of a minority or disadvantaged group.




(I know you were kidding Mike, just don't want the "impressionable ones" to get the wrong ideas.)

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Once on a flight from the Bahamas to BWI with Air Tran I had an ALL black crew. Black pilots, black FA's.
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That made my day!

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Soul Plane!!!

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That was the worst movie ever - I saw it with a guy who I played polo with, we were just hanging out and decided to go to the movies and this was playing. My friend lost his wife and young daughter on the AA flight that hit the WTC - the movie was funny, until OBL came down the aisle I wish my chair could have eaten me. My friend is totally cool, and very down to earth and took it very well - just sometimes you don't know how to act, what to say/do this was one of those moments!
 
Looking back I have trouble remembering what "minorities" I've flown with, since I never regarded them in that way whatsoever.
 
I agree, no one should be considered a minority. We should all be equal and be given positions based on qualifications. I do not know what is the purpose of this whole minority discussion. Who cares if the whole crew on Air Tran was black!! Were they qualified should be the question. I do not care if the pilot is a 2 foot tall circus clown with one arm, IS HE QUALIFIED!! That is the question. Sometimes I do feel there is reverse discrimination, especially where there is all women interviews. you mean to tell me that out of all the people who applied, 12 women were the only ones qualified for an interview!
 
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I agree, no one should be considered a minority. We should all be equal and be given positions based on qualifications. I do not know what is the purpose of this whole minority discussion. Who cares if the whole crew on Air Tran was black!! Were they qualified should be the question. I do not care if the pilot is a 2 foot tall circus clown with one arm, IS HE QUALIFIED!! That is the question. Sometimes I do feel there is reverse discrimination, especially where there is all women interviews. you mean to tell me that out of all the people who applied, 12 women were the only ones qualified for an interview!

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So which airline is doing all-women interviews? Was it a networking function, like through the 99's, or did they just pull only women out of the pile of applications?
 
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I agree, no one should be considered a minority. We should all be equal and be given positions based on qualifications. I do not know what is the purpose of this whole minority discussion. Who cares if the whole crew on Air Tran was black!! Were they qualified should be the question. I do not care if the pilot is a 2 foot tall circus clown with one arm, IS HE QUALIFIED!! That is the question. Sometimes I do feel there is reverse discrimination, especially where there is all women interviews. you mean to tell me that out of all the people who applied, 12 women were the only ones qualified for an interview!

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OK, what's the real story here? Was it something in childhood or a more recent experience? Something to do with a clown?
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However.

Today, there is still discrimination going on against minorities.

If the world was a perfect place, then everyone would be on an equal playing field.

But in some places being a minority is already one strike against you.

So, everyone can talk about "reverse discrimination" but still, much more real discrimination going on. The only difference is, these people are quiet about their prejudices.
 
Personally on some trips I could use a little more diversity. Nothing against an all male crew but I gotta laugh cause its nothing like the "Catch Me If You Can" days. But I didn't get into this for the girls....I think
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. . .just tired of everyone screaming minority or racism.

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And what if there is racism?

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The worst are the kind that think no racism exists at all.
 
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. . .just tired of everyone screaming minority or racism.

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And what if there is racism?

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Now, you cut that out, Marine! Don't you know that kind of thinking is just what the terrarists want us to think? You don't want to help the terrarists, do you?
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AHHHH!

Now we have 2 threads that are rapidly deteriorating into the arguepolitics.com bin.........
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. . .just tired of everyone screaming minority or racism.

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And what if there is racism?

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Now, you cut that out, Marine! Don't you know that kind of thinking is just what the terrarists want us to think? You don't want to help the terrarists, do you?
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My bad....what was I thinking?
 
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