tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11279250.post2459429267631954675..comments2024-02-13T01:35:29.765-06:00Comments on MultiCultClassics: 10548: Is The 3% Conference 100% Clueless?HighJivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11372784671087002387noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11279250.post-78555328841626978322012-09-30T15:26:02.262-05:002012-09-30T15:26:02.262-05:00Kat Gordon,
Thanks for the comment.
First, orig...Kat Gordon,<br /><br />Thanks for the comment. <br /><br />First, originally wrote: “Hell, men might have greater representation in the lineup than minority female creative directors.” As indicated, this comment was based on viewing the speakers’ photos, and was qualified with “might” and “minority female creative directors”—versus simply speakers who are women of color. If 4 of the 9 women of color who spoke at the event are creative directors, then the original speculation was incorrect—sorry.<br /><br />Sorry you resent being depicted as how you perceived the post depicted you. Mostly meant to make a few key points:<br /><br />1. The numbers for female creative directors and C-suite executives are low—but not nearly as low as the figures for minorities.<br /><br />2. The reasons for the low figures are fuzzy, as so many female C-suite executives insist the glass ceiling is no longer an issue—and even people like Karen Mallia offer reasons for the numbers (e.g., many women make different life/work choices) that indicate discrimination may not be the root cause. Again, mostly meant to communicate it’s difficult to rally behind a cause when lots of the women who have succeeded don’t seem to agree with your position. <br /><br />3. Found it interesting that your position—“not a gender issue, it’s a business issue”—mirrors the argument constantly made for diversity. The argument has not worked to date.<br /><br />Never wrote or implied “…showcasing a real lack of women in creative departments (just 3%) is a 100% waste of time because I’m white and it’s even harder on women of color.” Sorry, you inferred that. <br /><br />You wrote, “ALL [dialogue] around this issue is necessary and valid.” Agreed. If you scroll through the 8 years of posts here, you’ll see there has been plenty of dialogue around the issue. And based on your summation, it’s all valid—whether you agree with it or not. <br /><br />Thanks again for the comment.<br />HighJivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372784671087002387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11279250.post-68935988400402941372012-09-30T13:47:28.604-05:002012-09-30T13:47:28.604-05:00This is Kat Gordon responding. I really wish you d...This is Kat Gordon responding. I really wish you dug a little deeper. We had 9 women of color speaking at our event and only 3 men. You also say "Sure, the numbers are low for female C-suite executives and creative directors." That's the sole focus of our event so it doesn't matter that women might not be minorities in other parts of the industry. I resent being depicted as someone totally out of touch with the reality of how hard it is for ALL women, especially women of color, in our industry. That is simply not true and I wonder what motivates you to write such a piece. I'm happy to have a civilized dialogue with you about this if you still feel that somehow showcasing a real lack of women in creative departments (just 3%) is a 100% waste of time because I'm white and it's even harder on women of color. ALL diaglogue around this issue is necessary and valid.Kat Gordonhttp://www.3percentconf.comnoreply@blogger.com