Gendered language in job ads
http://www.futurity.org/top-stories/wanted-gender-free-job-ads/
The photo caption says: "Recent graduates browsing job announcements may not be conscious of it, but employment ads can signal whether a job is typically held by men or women."
I wonder why they assume people are unconscious of gendered language in job ads? I'm VERY conscious of it.
A commenter speaks for me: 'This is partly why I shy away from job descriptions seeking “rockstars,” “ninjas,” or “gurus.”'
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The photo caption says: "Recent graduates browsing job announcements may not be conscious of it, but employment ads can signal whether a job is typically held by men or women."
I wonder why they assume people are unconscious of gendered language in job ads? I'm VERY conscious of it.
A commenter speaks for me: 'This is partly why I shy away from job descriptions seeking “rockstars,” “ninjas,” or “gurus.”'
This entry was originally posted at http://firecat.dreamwidth.org/722196.html, where there are