There are several reasons why diversity is desirable in all positions, including the tendency of implicit bias to diminish perceived qualifications.
But in this specific case, being a woman actually is a qualification. One of the key jobs for Uber's leadership in the immediate future is reducing sexism, and women are likely to have at least some personal experience being on the receiving end of it in their lives, which gives them a unique perspective.
But in this specific case, being a woman actually is a qualification. One of the key jobs for Uber's leadership in the immediate future is reducing sexism, and women are likely to have at least some personal experience being on the receiving end of it in their lives, which gives them a unique perspective.