Some More Thoughts on Gender Stereotypes

[equusregia]

desdenova replied to my last post by describing the gender inequalities in the science world. Since she is a Scientist!, she knows whereof she speaks. I did my time in the world of science, but mostly at a women's college, and in biology, so I can't speak to the gender issues there. However, my time in The Theatre School sure taught me a thing or two about

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[kmriley]

I wanted to reply to your first post, but I didn't have time until now. So, I'm responding to this one

[kmriley]

I jjust realized misogyny might be a little strong on my post. A lot of places 'sexist' might work just fine.

[kmriley]

That's fair enough. I have quite a few of those shirts that are just men's button down shirts, polos, etc. I ask about it and it is too expensive to buy 2 types and women can wear mens clothing. Hah. Never mind it makes me look like a tank. But, I've never felt pressure to wear the damn things once I'm issued them.

While I am not saying you are wrong, I will observe again that I feel very lucky. I'm don't think there is anything in my work environment that assumes male-ness for success. Again, connected to my point, maybe I'm just missing something.