Sexist hate remains prevalent and continues to permeate all facets of our lives.
The terms we often use to describe women suggest inferiority and a lack of physical prowess compared to men, measured mainly by strength and speed. Due to noticeable biological differences this should be obvious.
From the earliest of ages, discrimination is prevalent with or without intent. Small comments including ‘a woman’s place is in the kitchen’ or ‘boys don’t cry’ set the tone, and a young girl told she cannot do something ‘because that is not what girls do.’ While strides to eliminate sexism continue, it remains ubiquitous. In the boardroom, women are still being spoken down to and negated when they do speak. Some women sadly believe that to achieve at work, they need to behave as the men do, and sadly to do what is most natural for a woman, such as being a mother, is somewhat discouraged by our dated maternal leave practices.
Please don’t. There is no need for the workplace to be subject to even more testosterone-induced power waltzes. They are counterproductive, and we need diversity in thinking and emotions to create solid collaborative dynamics.
If, as a male, you should question the true power of women, ask yourself how successful the human species would be in growth if it were men who had to give birth.
Sexism towards women is not a female problem; instead, one created by men and has continued to manifest itself. We all need to stand up, make the change, and create the balance we deserve.
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