When looking for a job should I disclose a disability

NAS68689 said:

I feel that I'm at a huge disadvantage in the job market as a white, straight, male

Hilarious stuff. The old ones are the best.

Stephen, It's no joke.  It's very real from what I understand from a couple of extremely well informed folk on the matter.  I know it's hard to keep up these days mate!  4 years ago, I would probably have agreed with the spirit of your comment, but not now.  Things have changed.

Unknown said:

It's very real from what I understand from a couple of extremely well informed folk on the matter.

Who? And what are their qualifications? And to avoid bias it can't be other straight, white, men with a victim complex.

Unknown said:

4 years ago, I would probably have agreed with the spirit of your comment, but not now.  Things have changed.

What exactly has changed?

It's not really as simple as 'you have privilege' or 'you don't have privilege' though. You can be in a position of privilege as a straight person, a white person, and/or a man, and also lack the privileges that come with being wealthy or able-bodied.

Taking myself as an example: I experience sexism (because I'm a woman), ableism (because I'm disabled), and anti-LGBTQ discrimination (because I'm asexual). But I don't experience transphobia (because I'm cis) or racism (because I'm white) so for those particular things I *am* privileged, i.e., not experiencing discrimination.

🐝 Bees 🐝 (they/them) Autism resources in bio #stoptheshock #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs said:

Who? And what are their qualifications? And to avoid bias it can't be other straight, white, men with a victim complex

This just proves my point.   Why is it that a straight white male automatically has privilege, and to say otherwise would make him an intolerant with a victim complex.   Do you think someone who has autism has privilege of any sort?  This is the era of inclusion, and everybody knows that you get extra points on a job application for stating that you are a racial minority, a gender minority, or have a disability.  I wonder are there any straight white males in this forum who feel that they have white privilege and couldn't use nor think they deserve a little extra help getting a job.

🐝 Bees 🐝 (they/them) Autism resources in bio #stoptheshock #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs said:

Who? And what are their qualifications? And to avoid bias it can't be other straight, white, men with a victim complex

This just proves my point.   Why is it that a straight white male automatically has privilege, and to say otherwise would make him an intolerant with a victim complex.   Do you think someone who has autism has privilege of any sort?  This is the era of inclusion, and everybody knows that you get extra points on a job application for stating that you are a racial minority, a gender minority, or have a disability.  I wonder are there any straight white males in this forum who feel that they have white privilege and couldn't use nor think they deserve a little extra help getting a job.

It's not really as simple as 'you have privilege' or 'you don't have privilege' though. You can be in a position of privilege as a straight person, a white person, and/or a man, and also lack the privileges that come with being wealthy or able-bodied.

Taking myself as an example: I experience sexism (because I'm a woman), ableism (because I'm disabled), and anti-LGBTQ discrimination (because I'm asexual). But I don't experience transphobia (because I'm cis) or racism (because I'm white) so for those particular things I *am* privileged, i.e., not experiencing discrimination.