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In response to "But it's no surprise that a non-diverse group selects a non-diverse bunch of nominees. -- nm" by Roger More

That's the real issue with the Academy. It's still mostly older, male and white.

Posted by TWuG Jan 16 '15, 11:45

The various individuals are voting their honest tastes, but because there is so little diversity in the membership, the nominees tend not to have much diversity either.

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I'd also add insular. Members vote for their friends, etc -- nm - Roger More Jan 16, 11:57
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- I think it's a cycle of exclusion that could be broken with AA - con_carne Jan 16, 12:03

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That's the real issue with the Academy. It's still mostly older, male and white.

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