I read that Chinese companies have arbitrary height requirements for jobs. Is Chinese society better off eliminating people right off the bat based on such superficial things?

What about a tall person who happens to be in a wheelchair? Can they apply? But a 5-foot person can not?

Even if there is no such requirement, and “all things being equal” on a resume, many might think is ok then to chose a candidate based on size or appearance. But, all things are never equal. What about the candidate’s character? Will a room full of people all the same size (race, religion, etc.) automatically agree and work together perfectly?

I am not criticizing the Chinese culture. Unfortunately, we live in superficial world and I understand more than anyone why a person would want to go through such pain and suffering in order to alter their appearance to “fit in”, have more respect, or to have an opportunity otherwise closed to them.

I guess it doesn’t hit home until you or someone you love is discriminated against due to some unfortunate trait they inherited from their ancestors.

I just wonder what is the benefit to society overall if we do away with our diversity. Beauty trends come and go. People should not need to mutilate themselves to fit in better. Can’t we appreciate and see the beauty in being unique instead of seeing a defect that needs to be “fixed”?