The Cry For Equality In Awarding Citations And Web Awards
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The Call for Fairness in Awarding Citations and Web Awards
Summary
Discrimination, in the context of this article, refers to treating individuals or groups unfairly and less favorably than others. This piece explores a fictional scenario involving Jill, an award giver, and Bob, an award seeker, to illustrate issues of discrimination in web awards.The Situation
Bob, a passionate website creator, believed his site on a political topic met all of Jill’s award criteria. Confident in his work, he submitted his application. However, Jill, whose political views opposed Bob's, opted not to award him despite his site qualifying based on her stated criteria. Jill feared that awarding Bob might be perceived as endorsing his views.
Upon receiving Jill’s reasoning, Bob felt discriminated against, as her criteria had no mention of political content disqualifications.
The Reaction
Bob was not angry but saddened by Jill's decision. He began questioning the fairness of other awards he had missed and lost some trust in the integrity of such awards.
Jill initially felt justified but later worried about her reputation if her decision became public. Doubt crept in, as she realized she might have made an unfair decision.
The Resolution
Bob decided to act. Knowing Jill belonged to organizations that opposed her actions, he reported the situation, not out of revenge but in hopes of highlighting the issue.
Enter Daniel from the Great Awards Association, who discussed the situation with Jill. Acknowledging her mistake, Jill revised her criteria to exclude political or religious sites and apologized to Bob, who accepted.
Understanding Discrimination in Awards
In Bob and Jill’s story, discrimination was clear. However, false allegations of discrimination can damage both seekers' and givers' reputations.
Determining discrimination can be challenging. Often, award criteria leave room for interpretation, and not every rejected application results from bias.
Ethical Considerations
If Jill's program disallows political sites and states this, is it still discrimination? Most ethics bodies agree that criteria clearly outlined ethically exclude content without constituting discrimination.
For example, excluding a site based on creator's race is discriminatory, but excluding content on specific politically charged topics, if stated upfront, is not.
Programs with explicit criteria that choose to award only certain types?"like pet-related sites?"are generally considered non-discriminatory. It's about selective awarding rather than condemnation.
Conclusion
Without federal laws governing award program discrimination, ethics organizations like APEX and CEM/CEMA encourage fair practices. Award givers and seekers should strive for an ethical community where fair treatment is the norm.
Discrimination harms not just the seeker, but also the awarder’s reputation and self-perception. By fostering trust and cooperation, we can cultivate a more equitable awards environment.
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