ABC News 20/20 Report: White and Black Names

[f8nacn]

To judge a person by their name is definitely discrimination and I knew someone had the same exact qualifications and educational experience as me, I don't know what I do if I wasn't chosen because of my name.

I can't believe people (especially recruiters or whomever) can't just ASK the person how to pronounce their name opposed to not giving them a call back. I know I see plenty of resumes come across my desk and if it is a name (first or last) that I'm not sure how to pronounce - I ASK the PERSON!

okay...my thoughts and opinion only...

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by f8nacn

To judge a person by their name is definitely discrimination and I knew someone had the same exact qualifications and educational experience as me, I don't know what I do if I wasn't chosen because of my name.

I can't believe people (especially recruiters or whomever) can't just ASK the person how to pronounce their name opposed to not giving them a call back. I know I see plenty of resumes come across my desk and if it is a name (first or last) that I'm not sure how to pronounce - I ASK the PERSON!

okay...my thoughts and opinion only...

The whole pronunciation thing is just one reason why they discriminate. It's often just used as an excuse to single out people for other reasons.

[AKA_Monet]

Macallan-

You know 20/20 is not the most "scientific" in studies with either ethnic group names...

And yes, upon first glance, you see names one in your ethnic purview would never name their child.

And I have to admit, there are names, I would barely consider from any of the lists.

As far as folks being discriminated against, ABC needs to take a look at itself and see who they have hired as writers and researchers. What is this, competition for CBS? When did purporting segregationist thoughts and activities become cool or popular?

Well, all I gotta say it is the "calm before the storm"...