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http://www.futurity.org/top-stories/wanted-gender-free-job-ads/

The photo caption says: "Recent graduates browsing job announcements may not be conscious of it, but employment ads can signal whether a job is typically held by men or women."

I wonder why they assume people are unconscious of gendered language in job ads? I'm VERY conscious of it.

A commenter speaks for me: 'This is partly why I shy away from job descriptions seeking “rockstars,” “ninjas,” or “gurus.”'

Ninjas

Date: 16 Jul 2011 03:45 pm (UTC)
From: (Anonymous)
"Why do IT jobs never ask for computer technicians/programmers/etc? Its always gurus/ninjas/warriors. I'm a goddamn professional not a child."
https://twitter.com/#!/legostormtroopr/status/90606042974666753

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