Quote Originally Posted by HoreTore View Post
We already are. There are several recruitment schemes to try to get more male teachers in the lower years, and a male applicant is more likely to get a primary teaching job than a woman, because the principals want more males teachers.

Do try to keep up with the world before decrying it, rory.
I am aware that this is the case. I am able to perceive that these things are different - a scheme is not the same as enforced quotas.

Do you see the difference?

One penalises if you don't have the right numbers, the other is a wishy washy hope with no negative press regarding how women have over 70% of the jobs which is the case in professions with more men.