Quote Originally Posted by probertneedhamstubbs View Post
Just out of interest, would the OP have reacted so negatively if the role were being targeted for applicants solely from areas that are economically disadvantaged i.e. from 'working class' applicants? Would you have been equally appalled that the rich or middle class were being excluded and that someone disadvantaged was being given an opportunity? Or perhaps if the role were just available to a scheme to help veterans get a foothold in football. Just wondering if you are against all positive support or just, er, 'some of it'?
I think class division is much more real than systemic racism/***ism. It's extremely difficult for kids these days from poor or working-class families to get ahead educationally and financially, regardless of their gender or ethnicity. In terms of systemic racism/***ism, the battle for equal rights was won long ago. When it comes to social mobility, it's probably worse now than it was in the past.