With so many discussions about why women don't choose to work in male-dominated fields, one reason often gets overlooked. Frequently women who end up working a job surrounded only by men experience all sorts of diminishing behavior from their colleagues. The lack of respect, harassment, and blatant sexism hold women back from taking jobs in any male-dominated industry. Recently a Twitter user asked women to share their experiences while working only with men. This thread perfectly highlights the problem women face while trying their strengths in 'boys club' workplaces. Scroll below to read them!
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These happened in the 80’s. 1. I was wearing a silk blouse. Male coworker asked me not to wear a bra next time I wear it because it would make my t**s hard. 2. Man kept coming to my office to chat every day. I told him as politely as possible, I am busy and don’t have time to chat. He said that’s OK. I’m just here to look at your t**s. I immediately lit a cigarette and blew smoke in his face. He said he doesn’t like it when I smoke. I told him I don’t like being leered at. 3. A coworker came into my office and told me his ears were cold and he bet my legs would make great ear muffs.
These happened in the 80’s. 1. I was wearing a silk blouse. Male coworker asked me not to wear a bra next time I wear it because it would make my t**s hard. 2. Man kept coming to my office to chat every day. I told him as politely as possible, I am busy and don’t have time to chat. He said that’s OK. I’m just here to look at your t**s. I immediately lit a cigarette and blew smoke in his face. He said he doesn’t like it when I smoke. I told him I don’t like being leered at. 3. A coworker came into my office and told me his ears were cold and he bet my legs would make great ear muffs.
