On Thu, Mar 04, 2004 at 02:00:33PM -0000, Jenny Hopkins wrote:
Don't you think it would be a pity to take something away from the women you will benefit from the course? As I say, they have had an unfair time of it over the last 50 years, women in IT need a break.
Thing is, I am not trying to take anything away from the people who want to do the course, all the other courses are open to anyone and there is no discrimination there. Why is there no course for "Afro-Caribbeans only"?
I am extremely frustrated that I can't get education to help further my career now, I have been told by the college that I can take the course starting september this year but I would have to pay fees of over 350 quid! (if they manage to get funding, if not I will have to pay £1300, like thats going to be a possibility for anyone claiming benefit)
I don't see whats wrong with campaigns to encourage all types of people onto these courses, just that it is wholey unfair in my eyes to discriminate against who can and can't get further education.
Adam