Creep Quote by Nicky Morgan
“When evaluating the suitability of a woman for a role, or using certain language in job advertisements, biases can creep in.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate on gender equality, UK House of Commons, 2019
Highlights risk of gender bias in hiring language and role suitability assessments.
In simple terms: Bias can infiltrate job descriptions.
Key Takeaway
Use gender‑neutral language and objective criteria.
Themes
equality
bias
employment
language
Mood
serious
analytical
Type
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- writing job ads
- training HR staff
- reviewing role requirements
Key Concepts
gender bias
inclusive hiring
fairness
Questions to Reflect On
- What words in a job ad could unintentionally exclude women?
- How can organizations audit for bias?
A Different Perspective
Bias may be subtle and hard to detect.
