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It appears lots of people did not bother to read the OP, and jumped to conclusions.
This is disappointing.
This is disappointing.
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It appears lots of people did not bother to read the OP, and jumped to conclusions.
This is disappointing.
It appears lots of people did not bother to read the OP, and jumped to conclusions.
This is disappointing.
Awesome initiatives.If you are interested in indigenous footy, most of us would be wiser after reading this:
http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/the-noongar-warriors/
The Nicky Winmar Carnival kicked off in 2007 & all sides must include an Aboriginal coach:
http://www.wafootball.com.au/development/aboriginal-programs
Note that its a bigger picture than just footy, schooling & employment are key planks.
I'm not sure if you're aware but none of the players or coaches or anyone involved in the AFL today have contributed in racial discrimination of Aboriginal people.A 'Rooney Rule' is aimed to give disenfranchised and underprivileged minorities equal opportunity and footing, specifically in the coaching ranks. It's an approach utilized to sour the blow of historical racism, discrimination and prejudice.
It appears lots of people did not bother to read the OP, and jumped to conclusions.
This is disappointing.
And if you are interviewed but don't get the job, you can sue for discrimination (happened in the early 2000s here, and still happens in the US)I have to laugh at all the "just hire the best person" comments. The Rooney Rule is literally just about interviewing, it's got nothing to do with hiring.
Maybe someone should go through and edit all those comments to say "just interview the best person" so they're actually relevant to the OP. Of course, that'd also make them look pretty dumb since there's no way to know who the best person is prior to interviewing but I don't think it'd take much away from the posts.
And if you are interviewed but don't get the job, you can sue for discrimination (happened in the early 2000s here, and still happens in the US)
Honestly, race or gender should play no part in the hiring process, including interviews
I have to laugh at all the "just hire the best person" comments. The Rooney Rule is literally just about interviewing, it's got nothing to do with hiring.
Maybe someone should go through and edit all those comments to say "just interview the best person" so they're actually relevant to the OP. Of course, that'd also make them look pretty dumb since there's no way to know who the best person is prior to interviewing but I don't think it'd take much away from the posts.
I have to laugh at all the "just hire the best person" comments. The Rooney Rule is literally just about interviewing, it's got nothing to do with hiring.
Maybe someone should go through and edit all those comments to say "just interview the best person" so they're actually relevant to the OP. Of course, that'd also make them look pretty dumb since there's no way to know who the best person is prior to interviewing but I don't think it'd take much away from the posts.
Would you agree that something like The Rooney Rule is to ensure that potential applicants for a role are not discriminated against because they are a minority group?
As I have stated previously in this thread, the OP needs to supply verifiable, statistical proof that indigenous people are actually applying for the positions.
Then, once it's established that indigenous people are indeed applying for coaching roles but are being knocked back at a disproportionate rate, something like The Rooney Rule could be considered.
If the stats do not support then the OP is kind of moot, wouldn't you say?
To justify a rule like that you need to provide evidence that fully accredited indigenous coaches are not being granted interviews. Is there overwhelming evidence this is occurring?
If not then it's a pointless rule.
Maybe the OP needs to cite evidence and cases of why the rule is required.
Lack of Indigenous coaches isn't actual evidence for a policy such as this being required.
If anything is required it's the AFL's favourite word "pathway" that is required, not a Rooney rule scenario.
I haveEver used the search function???
Nothing. Coaching roles are still chosen on merit.
Whoever wrote that was wrong. From Carlton alone we have Andrew Walker working in a coaching/mentoring position. How many others did they miss?But when we look at the demographics in the coaching ranks, we get a much different outlook...