The quota system is justified by placing an appropriate number, 50%, of women in all position to break the glass ceiling that is strengthened by women not having role models in these areas. So we place women in these areas to provide role models so that more women see these career options as an viable pathway. A couple of problems with this. As indicated women do not see a lot of careers as viable due to “women not being able to do the job”. So women are given a chance to do the job and due to being placed in a position where they are not suited (with better male candidates being passed by) for have a high failure rate which just reinforces the perception that women cannot do the job. The amendment to the system (generally training) that allows a better chance of success for women. Argumentatively a negative as one once had to achieve a certain standard to continue. Also very argumentative that it was time for training systems to be revamped and not rely on what was a WW11 stringent filter.
There is no reason why a women cannot do any job. Worked with plenty that were excellent professional’s. Also worked with many that were there due to gender. As pointed out there are males that question the selection/training/promotion system as well.