Why Does Thomas Think That Merely Changing Belief Is Insufficient

question 184

Multiple Choice

Why does Thomas think that merely changing belief is insufficient to eliminate bias from hiring decisions?

• A) Changing beliefs is insufficient to eliminate bias from hiring decisions unless those in charge of hiring decisions themselves have sincere beliefs in equality.
• B) Changing beliefs does not eliminate bias from hiring decisions because the most qualified candidates could still be white men and result in a faculty that lacks diversity.
• C) Since changing beliefs is impossible when they are so deeply ingrained and entrenched in society, the only option is to wait until racist and sexist people die out.
• D) The sincere belief in equality does not necessarily lead to a change in attitude and feelings in everyday interactions and does not eliminate residual and unintentional attitudes of racism and sexism.

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