[mechanicalbrain]

So I have an... interesting question. I have a position open and two people are interested. Is it OK to give a position to one of two equally qualified people because that person is a girl. I mean yes its sexism but I know that this situation happens in the business world as well as with the government so is it OK? I want to try and pull as many girls as possible into technical areas but I have this itch thats making me wonder if its right. Its not that I'm letting sex compensate for anything like lack of skill or knowledge, its just it's the deciding factor. I would like to hear feedback from both men and women.