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Josh's third point was of particular interest to me:
3. Social considerations: While an employer may harbor no ill will to or apply negatives to a group, it is human nature to form bonds with those of similar social behavior as ourselves. While the employer may not discriminate against a person, that person may suffer in consideration because they don't share various social norms such as accent, etc. with the employer.
When I took the IAT test that Martinguerre recommended, I was appalled at my results. Although I prejudge people on a number of factors, I never thought of myself as racist. I grew up in white bread suburbia in the '50's and I suspect I seek my own "kind" due to a lack of experience in a multi-ethnic community.
I think this example argues the I would have benefited from diversity.
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"You can't ignore politics, no matter how much you'd like to." Molly Ivins - 1944-2007
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