In this video, the question was asked about whether there was a genetic reason that there are fewer white women in science. Here is an unexpected answer from a black man who points out the very thing that I have experienced as a white woman in business. To our collective detriment. For purposes of education and awareness only, I will explain one way that it happened to me in this election. The details, and whether or not the bias is intentionally targeted against me personally is not the point.
Who is right or wrong in the decisions is not the point. The point is that we, the people, each need to grow up in business beyond our complacent habits. Otherwise we will be out-smarted and consumed by the high speed change that is happening in the world around us.
We must start looking at our unwitting pre-assumptions, at our dogma that hobbles us. We must be able to adapt, to see how we can become better people, better leaders, and more open to different ideas in a new world emerging. Let me illustrate one case where shunning was achieved by City Club during this election cycle.
Please know that I have a very great respect for many people inside this organization, and I have been honored to be a member. This is not a personal attack, this is for illustration that it happens with top level groups, whether it is intentional or not.
Facts are facts. Whether the shunning stems from my being a white woman, from personal prejudice, presumptive economic bias, educational bias, fear, or people were intimidated by the oppositionβ¦I do not know. The debate was between two white males. This Coalition is a C3, and is one of the most noteworthy and experienced organizations in Whatcom County that has been consistently standing up against the jail proposal, and against the jail industry. We are known across the state for our leadership in this field.
