Are you talking about reverse discrimination is general, or specifically in a triathlon- race situation?
Talking about reverse discrimination in general. The All Womens tri that was mentioned in another thread was what got me thinking about it. I have said many times I understand the reason for them, that's not what I asking about. I am trying to discern where people feel the line should be drawn as to when reverse discrimination is or isn't acceptable. Where else is "reverse discrimination" generally accepted by society?
Women's only schools, or colleges. Why are these okay? Because studies have shown that some women perform better and are more successful in an all women's environment. And do men
really care? Have you ever met a man who was devasted that he couldn't attend a certain school because he wasn't female? I'm curious- if there is one out there, please speak up.
The all womens schools that I am familiar with, from secondary schools through universities are all private. Barnard, Wellesley, Vassar, etc. are all private universities and as such can selectively admit as they see fit. I am not upset I couldn't go there; I went to the college that I wanted to go to, no worries there. An all women's triathlon. Same thing. Some women will perform better and have more fun in this situation. Do men
really care that they aren't allowed in a women's only race, when there are 14,000 other races to choose from?
Like I've said I understand the reason behind them. I think its honestly a legit reason, it doesn't however (to me) legitimize the reverse discrimination.
It makes it easier to overlook and rationalize it though. Quote:
Why don't direct your indignance and self-righteousness to something that actually affects the sport- like the fact that this sport completely discriminates against the lower class, because most people in the world don't have a bike, don't have access to one, and couldn't afford one anyway. OR, better yet, you could focus on discrimination that really truly affects peoples' lives and health, like sexual violence, intense political oppression and religious persecution.
Ok fine, and you are going to quote me and say, you never answered my question about "why reverse discrimination seems OK and people even laud it in some regards as long as its in an altruistic fashion."
Here's my answer: because, in regards to all women's triathlons, it may not be
fair senso stricto, but it's for the greater good. Women enjoy themselves. They have fun. They feel special. They feel supported. The women who benefit from the race far outweigh the very few men who might feel discriminated against becuase they can't compete.
So your answer is that if its for the greater good, then its OK? I won't try and put words in your mouth but those are the words that I am getting out of it.
When someone pulls laws out of their @$$, all we end up with are laws that smell like sh!t. -Skippy