Re: Anthroplogists, I need advice! Please help me!

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jbernst@pipeline.com wrote:
>
> In article <323501E1.2E11@megafauna.com>, Stephen Barnard writes:
>
> >jbernst@pipeline.com wrote:
> >>
> >> In article <01bb9e17$95021a40$1c08a392@dlevine.siue.edu>, Karen writes:
> >> Also, what are the job opportunities for Anthropology? The
> >> >history job market is quite bleak!
> >> >
> >>
> >> In Anthropology your prospects are grim, especially with a name like
> Dan
> >> Levine. It's a risky thing to go into it. Do so only if you love
> >> anthropology and can't imagine doing anything else. I doubt the job
> market
> >> has been better in anthropology than in history.
> >>
> >> Jay Bernstein, Ph.D.
> >
> >Color me naive. What's wrong with the name "Dan Levine"? (I know you
> >don't think there's anything "wrong" with it, but what puts Dan Levine
> >at a disadvantage in anthropology?)
> >
> > Steve Barnard
> >
> It means you're a white male. Ever heard of Affirmative action? It means
> white males not preferred. You are much better off if you are a black or
> other quote unquote "minority" woman when it comes to getting a job.
>
> Jay Bernstein

So true. So sad.

Steve Barnard

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