So many keep getting this wrong. Damore's error wasn't noting research shows differences between sexes on average. It was claiming this proves women aren't suited for tech jobs. Avg differences in the entire population don't tell us about the small subpopulation of tech recruits. https://twitter.com/RoundSqrCupola/status/978481792163504128 …
A preference is a preference. Damore argues that the preference comes from inherently lacking the skills necessary to succeed at the job--in this case the ability to manage stress and focus on a technical task.
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He didn't say anything about technical ability, or even ability to manage stress; that's from you. He said that a smaller number of women would put up with a high stress environment. By the time G gets to the offer stage, the individual applicant can decide that for themselves.
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Why would a smaller number of women put up with a high stress environment?
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Who cares?
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Damore's memo offers an answer to my question. Deliberately ignoring that answer is why you're mischaracterizing his argument.
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He notes that women are more inclined to neuroticism, and therefore more women than men might be put off by high stress. But for any individual applicant, who cares?
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