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Within 2018 — A leadership retreat for women in design(gowithin.co)

almost 6 years ago from Max Lind, sometimes Maxwell

  • R Z, almost 6 years ago

    What do you need support in as a white male in the US? In what area are you the minority, not being represented enough or are being suppressed? If there's something you can think of then please share.

    I've been to Tech and Design conferences and it's male dominated environment. Have you gone to one? Do you feel suppressed in a Tech conference? Do you feel you don't have enough male role models to represent you in those events?

    8 points
    • Sean SchraederSean Schraeder, almost 6 years ago

      I don't view people based on their skin or gender, it's pretty sad that you do. I wouldn't seek out a mentor based on them being exactly the same as me, I'd find that rather unproductive / not illuminating.

      4 points
      • R Z, almost 6 years ago

        It's about finding a community to belong to and having shared experiences. You can say whatever you want but the conference is happening so keep whining and attacking people so you can feel erect about your existence.

        7 points
        • Sean SchraederSean Schraeder, almost 6 years ago

          Expressing concern for the values of a community is "whining and attacking" now. Grow up, R Z.

          Ultimately stuff like this is divisive, you all are too caught up in emotion to realize it.

          3 points
      • Christina NChristina N, almost 6 years ago

        Holy shit, everyone, we've found him: the one man on earth who is colorblind and free of implicit biases. Put him on the hiring committee of every company, we need to learn from this guy

        22 points
        • Sean SchraederSean Schraeder, almost 6 years ago

          Full on tempur tantrum mode from Christina. Step away from the keyboard before it melts lol.

          4 points
          • Joel CalifaJoel Califa, almost 6 years ago

            Sean, Christina has given you reasons for women-only events. She's also given you every chance to answer a really simple question, and you haven't done it. Maybe take a moment to answer why white men need to be able to organize exclusionary events as well?

            2 points
            • Sean SchraederSean Schraeder, almost 6 years ago

              I have answered the question several times. It would be presumtious for me to assume the struggles and needs of an affinity group I don't belong too - seems like that logic would make sense to a person so adament on defending the well being of other affinity groups such as yourself.

              1 point
              • Joel CalifaJoel Califa, almost 6 years ago

                So let me get this straight. There is a positive event for women. You are not a white man and you don't know why they would need their own conference, but for some reason felt it was important for you to tear this event down throughout this thread because of some abstract principle?

                And you still don't think women need their own events?

                5 points