Workplace discrimination by gender is taken for granted.
The following is a list of examples that illustrate the phenomenon.
- THE FAMILY PICTURE IS ON HIS DESK:
- He must be a solid, responsible family man.
- THE FAMILY PICTURE IS ON HER DESK:
- She probably puts her family before her career.
- HIS DESK IS CLUTTERED:
- He’s obviously a hard worker and a busy man.
- HER DESK IS CLUTTERED:
- She’s obviously a disorganized scatterbrain.
- HE IS TALKING WITH HIS CO-WORKERS:
- He must be discussing the latest deal.
- SHE IS TALKING WITH HER CO-WORKERS:
- She must be gossiping.
- HE’S NOT IN THE OFFICE:
- He’s meeting a customer.
- SHE’S NOT IN THE OFFICE:
- She must be out shopping.
- HE’S HAVING LUNCH WITH THE BOSS:
- He’s on his way up.
- SHE’S HAVING LUNCH WITH THE BOSS:
- They must be having an affair.
- THE BOSS CRITICIZED HIM:
- He’ll improve his performance.
- THE BOSS CRITICIZED HER:
- She’ll be very upset.
- HE GOT AN UNFAIR DEAL:
- Did he get angry?
- SHE GOT AN UNFAIR DEAL:
- Did she cry?
- HE’S GETTING MARRIED:
- He’ll get more settled.
- SHE’S GETTING MARRIED:
- She’ll get pregnant and leave.
- HE’S HAVING A BABY:
- He’ll need a raise.
- SHE’S HAVING A BABY:
- She’ll cost the company money in maternity benefits.
- HE’S GOING ON A BUSINESS TRIP:
- It’s good for his career.
- SHE’S GOING ON A BUSINESS TRIP:
- What does her husband say?
- HE’S LEAVING FOR A BETTER JOB:
- He knows how to recognize a good opportunity.
- SHE’S LEAVING FOR A BETTER JOB:
- Women are not dependable.