Mean Mean
Name Callback Name Callback
White Female Black Female
Emily 8.3% Aisha 2.2%
Anne 9.0% Keisha 3.8%
Jill 9.3% Tamika 5.4%
Allison 9.4% Lakisha 5.5%
Sarah 9.8% Tanisha 6.3%
Meredith 10.6% Latoya 8.8%
Laurie 10.8% Kenya 9.1%
Carrie 13.1% Latonya 9.1%
Kristen 13.6% Ebony 10.5%
Mean Mean
Name Callback Name Callback
White Male Black Male
Neil 6.6% Rasheed 3.0%
Geoffrey 6.8% Tremayne 4.3%
Brett 6.8% Kareem 4.7%
Brendan 7.7% Darnell 4.8%
Greg 7.8% Tyrone 5.3%
Todd 8.7% Jamal 6.6%
Matthew 9.0% Hakim 7.3%
Jay 13.2% Leroy 9.4%
Brad 15.9% Jermaine 11.3%
So it is clear that sometimes before an interview occurs, employers already have a judgment based on a name. A couple of letters that create a name does not have an impact on how well a person works. So why do employers take this in to account? This is just another example of how we still have prejudices in the world today. How can employers have a moral conscience to limit jobs based on a name? I never knew that a name could mean so much. It forces me to think of suitable names to give my children in the future that will allow them to have equal opportunities.
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This is a very interesting point. Ever heard of the famous quote, "What's in a Name?" Well this sums it up pretty well. Parents should take time to think up a name, because it makes you who you are. Your name is not just what people call, but your identity as well.
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered why restaurants never call me back when I put in application. Now I'm guessing its because i have a questionable name. Kassandra - sounds like a black female name.
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