End discrimination on job applications based on identity factors
The Issue
Discrimination on job applications is a pervasive and unjust issue that has a profound impact on individuals' job prospects and careers. As a female who experiences firsthand the injustice of earning $5 less an hour purely because of gender, I cannot remain silent any longer. It is bewildering and disheartening to think that in this day and age, something as fundamental as one's gender or race can determine the chances of securing employment or receiving fair compensation.
This systemic bias extends beyond gender to racial discrimination, where people of color, including Black and Hispanic applicants, are often hired at significantly lower rates compared to their white counterparts. This practice not only undermines the principles of equality and fairness but also devalues individuals’ professional qualifications and potential contributions to the workplace.
The current practice of requiring applicants to disclose gender and race perpetuates these inequalities. It allows unconscious biases to influence hiring decisions, detracting from what should be the sole criteria for employment: a person's qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the job effectively. In removing these questions from job applications, we take a definitive step towards leveling the playing field, ensuring that all applicants are assessed based solely on merit.
Evidence shows that anonymous job applications increase diversity and fairness in hiring. For instance, a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that removing names from applications significantly reduced the gap in callback rates between white and minority applicants. Similarly, in another controlled experiment, women received more job offers when employers couldn't tell their gender from the application.
It's time we demand change. By signing this petition, you're calling for legislation that bans the inclusion of gender, race, and ethnicity questions on job applications. Let’s urge employers, lawmakers, and policymakers to update hiring practices that align with 21st-century values of equality and fair opportunity.
Join me in this crucial movement to ensure every individual is given the fair opportunity they deserve in the job market. Sign the petition to end racial and gender discrimination on job applications today.
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The Issue
Discrimination on job applications is a pervasive and unjust issue that has a profound impact on individuals' job prospects and careers. As a female who experiences firsthand the injustice of earning $5 less an hour purely because of gender, I cannot remain silent any longer. It is bewildering and disheartening to think that in this day and age, something as fundamental as one's gender or race can determine the chances of securing employment or receiving fair compensation.
This systemic bias extends beyond gender to racial discrimination, where people of color, including Black and Hispanic applicants, are often hired at significantly lower rates compared to their white counterparts. This practice not only undermines the principles of equality and fairness but also devalues individuals’ professional qualifications and potential contributions to the workplace.
The current practice of requiring applicants to disclose gender and race perpetuates these inequalities. It allows unconscious biases to influence hiring decisions, detracting from what should be the sole criteria for employment: a person's qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the job effectively. In removing these questions from job applications, we take a definitive step towards leveling the playing field, ensuring that all applicants are assessed based solely on merit.
Evidence shows that anonymous job applications increase diversity and fairness in hiring. For instance, a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that removing names from applications significantly reduced the gap in callback rates between white and minority applicants. Similarly, in another controlled experiment, women received more job offers when employers couldn't tell their gender from the application.
It's time we demand change. By signing this petition, you're calling for legislation that bans the inclusion of gender, race, and ethnicity questions on job applications. Let’s urge employers, lawmakers, and policymakers to update hiring practices that align with 21st-century values of equality and fair opportunity.
Join me in this crucial movement to ensure every individual is given the fair opportunity they deserve in the job market. Sign the petition to end racial and gender discrimination on job applications today.
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Petition created on November 6, 2026