2HGjudge t1_itp7b56 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 8:42 AM

Reply to comment by LordSevolox in Women will have equal share of seats in [New Zealand] Parliament with Soraya Peke-Mason's swearing-in by giblefog

Look up the Scully effect. As others have said it's a temporary necessary evil, it's simply an effective way to get to that good meritocracy.

LordSevolox t1_itpb5t4 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 9:37 AM

The scully effect has nothing to do with discrimination in favour of women. It has to do with a female role model, which have existed in politics for longer than short lists have.

resumethrowaway222 t1_itpetps wrote on October 25, 2022 at 10:27 AM

Yeah, that's why they are trying to get rid of advanced math classes in CA and getting sued in the Supreme Court for blatantly discriminating against Asians. Meritocracy!