I disagree. The function being used to evaluate speakers serves is NOT to achieve an arbitrary percentage split on genders of speakers, but to select the best speakers for a particular topic. If that happens to render a 100% female panel, so be it.
Having said that, a human bias in gender does need to be removed if it exists. If this bias is for or against the inclusion of women, it should be removed.
Applying a counterweight to achieve some superficial quota based on a societal demand just degrades the quality of the function and it's integrity.
How ironic it would be to apply such a fix for a 'tech' conference.
Having said that, a human bias in gender does need to be removed if it exists. If this bias is for or against the inclusion of women, it should be removed.
Applying a counterweight to achieve some superficial quota based on a societal demand just degrades the quality of the function and it's integrity.
How ironic it would be to apply such a fix for a 'tech' conference.