Comments | siglinde99: Olympics and stuff

siglinde99

Olympics and stuff

Jul 28, 2021 19:07

Here it is, Wednesday already. My boss has said that I can keep working from home forever if I want. I am liking that idea a lot. It would mean just going to the office one day a week or so ( Read more... )

work, feminism

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egg_shell July 29 2021, 10:32:22 UTC

That is the first I ever heard of the Kloons. Ha! I spent an enjoyable hour watching a bunch of their videos.

The Olympic uniform thing is so outrageous. I'm amazed. How could this be happening in 2021?

missdiane July 29 2021, 13:03:53 UTC

Good to hear that the Norwegians are standing behind their women. Did you hear about Pink offering to pay the fine? https://abc7chicago.com/doylestown-native-pink-pays-fine-norwegian-womens-beach-handball-team-olympics-2021/10910428/

LOVE the video!

siglinde99 July 29 2021, 14:33:29 UTC

I think Pink’s offer raised the profile of the issue, which was great.

mtntopdreams July 29 2021, 13:42:37 UTC

I spent far too much time down the rabbit hole of the Kloons. LOL. The video is hilarious and I hope it brings even more awareness to the sexist behaviors of the Olympics. I can't believe that we're in the year 2021 and it's this much of a struggle.

siglinde99 July 29 2021, 14:37:17 UTC

Right?

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spikesgirl58 July 29 2021, 14:31:39 UTC

How cool is that? I would love to have worked from home. I think we tend to work more and harder from there, too. I hear you about the sexism in the Olympics. This year they seem especially annoying.

siglinde99 July 29 2021, 14:46:57 UTC

Right??

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spikesgirl58 July 29 2021, 14:48:35 UTC

Yes, exactly. What annoys me are girls and their 'I need a man to 'take care of them' attitude. Aarrgghh!

siglinde99 July 29 2021, 14:51:31 UTC

Sadly, it's how they were raised. It's why role models matter. I frequently have conversations with younger women about just how much worse things used to be and why they can't afford to give up the fight - but also to fight on behalf of people who haven't benefitted as much from the changes to date. I'm always a little shocked at how unaware they are of history.

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amethyst_witch July 29 2021, 17:59:51 UTC

That's great news about getting to mostly work from home :) (Work is work but I'd always at least rather use my own washroom and kitchen etc. *Lol* that makes it better for sure plus pet breaks ♥)