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Major Nikon

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15. I'm using this as an example of the pitfalls you run into with identifying sexism based on outcomes

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 01:09 AM

Apr 2013

You are exactly correct in that there were reasons why the framers of our SS system set it up this way that have nothing to do with sexism. However, when only the outcome is considered, it can lead you to form fallacious conclusions about the reasons for the discrimination. It allows people to make allegations of sexism without looking into reasons or motives. I just find it interesting that the usual suspects get so offended at the idea of identifying sexism based on outcomes, when that's essentially exactly what they are doing with the pay gap issue.

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Is Social Security sexist? [View all] Major Nikon Apr 2013 OP

I just think Corporate America and society in general needs to be more flexible and supportive of Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #1

To my mind, there are only 3 "Problems" with S/S, and Medicare for that matter. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #2

If men lived as long as women, then no. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2013 #3

So it really depends on if you look at it from equality or outcomes Major Nikon Apr 2013 #6

Actually your own link disputes that Major Nikon Apr 2013 #7

A definition of sexist is probably worthwhile. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2013 #14

I'm using this as an example of the pitfalls you run into with identifying sexism based on outcomes Major Nikon Apr 2013 #15

Looks like you've got somebody's attention.. opiate69 Apr 2013 #4

If they are going to throw rocks behind a wall, the least they can do is come up with better Major Nikon Apr 2013 #5

And............ self-deleted.... opiate69 Apr 2013 #9

And grandly locked it is... TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #10

Neither my mother nor grandmother worked... TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #8

I've always thought the answer should lie more with a public pension program Major Nikon Apr 2013 #11

That's true- it wasn't intended to be a primary pension, but... TreasonousBastard Apr 2013 #12

I'm with you on that Major Nikon Apr 2013 #13