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hammarbtyp

The best person for the job, is the best person for the job. Don't remove the differences, embrace them.

Problem is how and who defines who the best person is for the job.

For example you could use the old British civil service system which was based on which public school they went to and their ability to speak Latin. Their argument would be that anyone who came from outside that culture would not fit into the environment and therefore be less effective. The fact this was total bullshit and used to ensure power rested with the ruling classes didn't stop the system being used well into the 21st century.

In the end prejudice can often be disguised in this way and after a while can become a reinforcing feedback loop that is difficult to break out of.

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