[Serious Q] Sexism - how prevalent is it in startup ecosystem?
Guys - do you think women aren’t as smart/hardworking/motivated OR that the women working around you have been hired for the wrong reasons?
Girls - have you experienced sexism at workplace? How do you tell that someone’s behaviour toward you is BECAUSE you’re female?
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Never seen women around being hired for the wrong reason, thankfully. And no, as far as knowledge work is considered: while men and women do things differently, I don't think one is better than the other.
Yes, may not have faced it but women especially working women/ mothers are discriminated. Also there are some women that slack due to the fact they are not suppose hustle.
But I do feel as a woman I feel left out of certain discussions at work.
So far, of all the female bosses I feel they are more reliable and fierce.
Furhter, at the top women participation goes down all in the name of priorities (obvio men don't prioritise family, kids, caretaking roles) so that is also reflected in leaderships, behaviours, etc.
Very interested to hear more of your perspective. Would you be able to tell me more about why you get left out of workplace discussions?
I have also noticed that in current org and previous, not all women seemed to “hangout” outside of meetings with others
Idk but I feel like I’ve seen this with a couple of extremely early stage companies, where the core team usually is male and the female hire usually happens after a certain point because it needs to be a diversity hire for the core/initial team.
Slightly controversial - but as a male, I would find it easier to push another male to work extra or to stay back late in office, especially in an early stage startup.
That being said, I’ve seen some really kickass woman who straight up just boss level.
Why you find it difficult to give extra work or ask women to stay back late in ofc?
I get that. But as a woman, I would be beyond frustrated if I realise that someone’s treating me differently (even if it’s coming with good intentions)
It’s lost opportunity, and decisions being taken FOR me, which probably doesn’t align with my personal and professional aspirations
Women tend to sell beauty generally in industries like aviation. No brains just looks is enough
They are trained enough to perform in adverse conditions. And this beauty supply is based on men’s demand.
Do you mean to say that it’s okay to respect someone only for their brains? It would also mean that there should be no workplace sexism among peers + everyone should be purely meritocratic
I think the question itself is sexist. The question assumes that if men find women less hardworking. Then I think men are less hardworking. Would that be ok if start with that assumption?
I don’t mean to offend - my question comes from some of the comments I’ve heard / some discussions I’ve had with my friends (I’m female too)
I have experienced both sides of the world. Women that are smart and hardworking and some are products of diversity hiring.
Also, I saw sexist jokes towards women as well as men. Some jokes are intentional and some are not.
You feel that it’s equivalent from both sides?
In my current workplace I have never faced anything.