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@svatli.bsky.social

The math of systemic bias is simple. In the upcoming local elections here in Iceland, one Icelandic party (the Center Party, which is a far right party) has selected 14 men and 0 women as their lead candidates (oddvitar). 1/2

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Svatli

@svatli.bsky.social

14 Apr

If we assume equal competence between genders (which is a fair assumption), the statistical probability of 14 independent committees choosing 14 men by pure chance is 1 in 16,384 (or 0.006%). This isn't a "lack of qualified women." This is a systemic filter in this party.