Originally Posted by
Bluewaffle
why does it have to be anyone’s fault? All I’m saying is you’re never going to have a real impact in motivating the next generation until you hire people that look like them. That’s true for all professions, including the ones you mentioned
So long as it matters what a role model "looks like", the concerned party's are guilty of perpetuating a racist/sexist environment.
What about mentoring a child of any race or sex, and letting them know they're capable of ANYTHING? Then helping them down their dream path? With the right mentoring/motivation, kids don't need someone that looks like them to look up to!