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HelpA name does not predict the profession
in reply to a message by tor
Of course a Honeysuckle could be a doctor or a judge, depending upon her interests, talents and work.
Are people with certain names forbidden to study medicine or law in USA or what?
Was Honeysuckle Weeks doomed to be "just" an actress b/c she could get no other profession? I don't think so. Or are the British more tolerant then for instance the Americans?
Are people with certain names forbidden to study medicine or law in USA or what?
Was Honeysuckle Weeks doomed to be "just" an actress b/c she could get no other profession? I don't think so. Or are the British more tolerant then for instance the Americans?
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Studies have shown . . .
. . . that prospective employers DO judge on the basis of a person's name. The studies have been largely centred around "African-American" names, but they clearly indicated that, for example, a woman named Jennifer was far more likely to be chosen for an interview than a woman named Laquashanda. It's not nice but people *do* judge.
But that wasn't actually Tor's point. Honeysuckle is a ridiculous name that sounds like a baby's nickname no matter what profession you put it next to.
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. . . that prospective employers DO judge on the basis of a person's name. The studies have been largely centred around "African-American" names, but they clearly indicated that, for example, a woman named Jennifer was far more likely to be chosen for an interview than a woman named Laquashanda. It's not nice but people *do* judge.
But that wasn't actually Tor's point. Honeysuckle is a ridiculous name that sounds like a baby's nickname no matter what profession you put it next to.
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.
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I don't think it would stop anyone being a doctor
You get into medical school according to your grades, not according to your names. If you do become a doctor, it depends on how well you study. And if you get a job at a hospital, well doctors are always in demand. I don't think you would be denied a job b/c of your name.
Therefore I don't get the argument "can't picture a doctor with this name". I am sure there are doctors with all kinds of names.
Whether a name is considered "ridiculous" or not, depends on the culture. There are many names which are popular in USA which I find "ridiculous".
You get into medical school according to your grades, not according to your names. If you do become a doctor, it depends on how well you study. And if you get a job at a hospital, well doctors are always in demand. I don't think you would be denied a job b/c of your name.
Therefore I don't get the argument "can't picture a doctor with this name". I am sure there are doctors with all kinds of names.
Whether a name is considered "ridiculous" or not, depends on the culture. There are many names which are popular in USA which I find "ridiculous".
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