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From: res@cbosgd.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.misc
Subject: Re: m/f/h/v? - (nf)
Message-ID: <587@cbosgd.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 11-Nov-83 18:11:29 EST
Article-I.D.: cbosgd.587
Posted: Fri Nov 11 18:11:29 1983
Date-Received: Sun, 13-Nov-83 09:12:06 EST
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Let's put this discussion to rest. The expression m/f/h/v is used
as part of a standard statement on ads for jobs in order to denote
that the firm is an equal opportunity employer. The m/f/h/v
implies that the firm promotes equal employment opportunities
with regards to:

	m - minorities
	f - females
	h - the handicapped
	v - veterans

I have no idea if this statement has any legal connotations, or
whether it is a product of evolution. It certainly seems that
m/f/h/v followed m/f/h, which was originally m/f. If someone really
knows the origins I would appreciate a reply. But, really, haven't
we hacked this issue to death?
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				- Robert Stampfli (cbosgd!res)