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“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.” quote by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
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“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.”

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize competence over quotas.

Themes

equality meritocracy employment gender leadership

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

advisory reflective

When to use this quote

  • TV production
  • HR policy
  • team building
  • career advancement

Key Concepts

Hiring practices bias opportunity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure fair chances without rigid quotas?
  • What safeguards prevent bias in merit‑based hiring?
A Different Perspective

Quotas may ignore systemic barriers that limit access.

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