Of course it has to be led by a man...

[Quickstatus]

IATA conference SYDNEY June 2018

 

[Hvr]

Fair dinkum unbelievable.

 

[QF WP]

Love AJ chiming in to try and save him - what a goose...

 

[Strategic Aviation]

Qatar Airways CEO Promises To Avoid Controversy, 10 Minutes Later Makes Sexist Comment - One Mile at a Time

Akbar Al Baker New IATA Board Chairman - International Air Transport Association (IATA)

 

[Quickstatus]

At least it’s a largely ceremonial role but it does give him a microphone.

 

[Ausbt]

His claims that "we have lots of female staff reminds me of Mitt Romney's "...we dang got binders full of wimmin''

 

[Quickstatus]

There is a downside to just promoting on basis of gender.

Some call it the "Golden Skirt" theory - re AMP

....

AJ the great socially progressive chiming in to rescue Baker is the other interesting bit.

 

[LadyC]

There is a downside to just promoting on basis of gender.

In what way is there a downside?

 

[Quickstatus]

Merit always.

Whatever the gender....

 

[LadyC]

Of course people should be appointed based on merit, not just because they are men.

 

[Quickstatus]

Of course people should be appointed based on merit, not just because they are men.

And not because they are of any gender. (Apparently there are now more than 2...)

If 4 women and 1 man apply and the man gets it is this gender discrimination

What if 4 men and 1 woman apply and the woman gets the job...

 

[CaptJCool]

What this discloses is the same inherent problem.

Of the left supporting migration and same-sex marriage when the recent migrants do not and voted no.

Can only a man do that job? Of course not, but this is “Father Knows Best”, “I dream of Jeannie” “Bewitched”. Gilligans Island”. Thinking How about Ginger Island?

In Australia our democracy and freedom of speech and religion enable us to accept diversity. For those who read Chris Kenny’s piece in the Weekend Australian, it’s thought-provoking. the same reasons for funding a centre of Arab studies Ignores this stance and yet is used to dismiss the funding for ANU to run a Western Civilisation. Centre. On one hand this guys view is precisely those of which western men are considered paternalistic (perhaps as one might contemplate the lack of gender parity in the Liveral party MPs)

So why do we welcome the outsider who holds the historical paternalistic view with open arms yet deride and disparage the insider who holds an identical view ?

 

[LadyC]

I'm in favour of the 'best woman for the job' approach. And if they happen then to be a man, that's okay I guess.

 

[Strategic Aviation]

Qatar Airways CEO Apologizes That Media Sensationalized His Sexist Comment - One Mile at a Time

 

[Quickstatus]

I think though the media these days are looking for any slipups they can crucify you with and as a result speech is curtailed because you have to choose every word carefully.

 

[Ausbt]

Of the left

Who are 'the left'? Are they a clandestine group with an Insta account posting up #tags of supping mocha-avocado amuse-mousse desserts on Rainbow-Unicorn Beach after a hard day manning the barricades at Snowflake Island Detention Centre? Also how do I join up.

 

[RooFlyer]

Who are 'the left'? Are they a clandestine group with an Insta account posting up #tags of supping mocha-avocado amuse-mousse desserts on Rainbow-Unicorn Beach after a hard day manning the barricades at Snowflake Island Detention Centre? Also how do I join up.

Ah. If you can't see " the left" , or "the right" for that matter, that probably means you are already there. No join up required.

 

[JohnK]

And not because they are of any gender. (Apparently there are now more than 2...)

If 4 women and 1 man apply and the man gets it is this gender discrimination

What if 4 men and 1 woman apply and the woman gets the job...

Don't go there, it's a battle that cannot be won.

 

[LadyC]

My dream: That one day boys will become anything they want to be - male politicians, gentleman scientists, boy bosses, gentleman surgeons or even a male IATA chairwoman.

 

[kelvedon]

My dream: That one day boys will become anything they want to be - male politicians, gentleman scientists, boy bosses, gentleman surgeons or even a male IATA chairwoman.

And Midhusbands