The Good Ole' Boy Syndrome

  

"To force a female to do things in male fashion

is not equal opportunity, it is a distorted idealism."

Gregory Hartley

Emphasis is best placed upon the strength of the individual with gender not being an implication.  To force any person to perform in a deliberately restrictive action reduces the opportunity for skillful production.   When qualifications do not align choice is obvious.  The focus, however, needs to be on the best qualified regardless of gender.

Early in my career, I applied for a significant job offering an attractive salary.  I was confident as I was completely qualified for the job and offered excellent experience.  I was notified that I did not get the position.  I inquired as to who was hired.  I was told a man was hired as they felt he would be a better fit even though our credentials were comparable.  I was disappointed. Later, they called  offering me the job.  Apparently the man declined the position.  They had admittedly reduced the salary now by several thousands of dollars in offering it to a woman.

I don't want men to rule the world, nor do I want women to conquer men.  I want both men and women to work together, blending strengths to heal our earth.  The human ability needs to rank higher than gender, eliminating the good ole' boy  syndrome.  Human beings need respect and honesty propelled by integrity and compassion.