S1 | E5 - Ethics of discrimination in job hiring - Dr Vanessa Scholes

Episode 5 May 31, 2022 00:34:57
S1 | E5 - Ethics of discrimination in job hiring - Dr Vanessa Scholes
PhD: Unpacked
S1 | E5 - Ethics of discrimination in job hiring - Dr Vanessa Scholes

May 31 2022 | 00:34:57

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Show Notes

“Contemplating the ethics of statistical discrimination in the job hiring process”

Are the stats selling you short? Dr. Vanessa Scholes joins us to Unpack the concept of statistical discrimination, morally problematic hiring practices, and the liberty of individuals. 

If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/6212

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