Men Quote by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
“What you don't want is just to say, 'All showrunners need to be half women and half men,' because then, for men and women, you could get inexperienced people doing those jobs, failing, and then not getting the opportunity to do them again.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Ringer, 2023
Advocates for merit‑based hiring over gender quotas, warning that inexperience harms all parties.
In simple terms: Hire by skill, not gender quotas.
Prioritize competence over quotas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- TV production
- HR policy
- team building
- career advancement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure fair chances without rigid quotas?
- What safeguards prevent bias in merit‑based hiring?
Quotas may ignore systemic barriers that limit access.