For or against quotas for women?
Companies should have quotas for women on their boards.
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
What's at stake: The debate pits the effectiveness of quotas in correcting persistent under-representation against the principle of selection on merit alone.
The left's argument
Without quotas, women stay under-represented on boards despite their talent.
The centre's argument
Temporary quotas, lifted once a balance between women and men has been reached.
The right's argument
Positions should be awarded on merit and competence, not according to sex.
And you, where do you stand?
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