Goldman Sachs settles gender discrimination suit for $215 million
PBS NewsHourAUG 2023
The Spin
Narrative A
This settlement is a sign that the old boys’ club culture in finance is over, and there is a path for victims of gender discrimination to have their grievances heard. Hopefully, going forward there will be better working conditions for women at Goldman Sachs and all Wall Street firms.
Narrative B
Although this settlement is encouraging, it reinforces Wall Street's culture of secrecy, as companies would rather privately arbitrate or settle their cases than have the lurid details of their misdoings brought before a court for the world to see. We might not witness real change until we’ve seen a landmark trial.
Narrative C
While any type of discrimination should be stamped out, this settlement isn't an admission of guilt. And, despite claims to the contrary, forcing women into executive positions solely to fill a quota actually does more harm than good. Women, like men, should be hired for their experiences and accomplishments rather than their gender.