Hmmm. Thought provoking...
Although this is "hardly" my area of expertise...
I will say the same theme, through administration in time, big corporations of any product, and now into the very technical fields there always appears to remain the toughest challange for women to prove themselves. Any field, it seems - where "advancement" may be giving credit to women...(?)
Hell, only fifty years ago - most women were still expected to just be housewives.
The tit mousepads... a bit offensive. I'm sure there are "other kinds" as well... (No thanks.)
And Medusa, you're an assertive women. Powerful women are unfortunately [still at times] considered only aggressive bitches - but, when it's a man in the same exact work situation EVEN being "aggressive" then (!), "he's one hell of a good strong intelligent employee/leader" in his field (heck, in this world).
That's the way I see it anyway - in a very generalized way. (I think Japan is better now in the technical field for sharing credit with women - I could be mistaken though.) We might be giving more now to women in the medical fields with technical advancements though... (?) I have a relative who recently began a field in cancer research.
The advertisements here are atrocious. (Frightening actually.)
My sister works for Intel. I'll have to get a quick opinion sex ratio from her (then their stats), for the higher paid positions. But, you're also talking about attitudes. Stat that (?) At least I know where she is they are a bit progressive with regards towards gay employees. Well, gay men, I'm not sure if it's equal in attitude with gay women. I'm not sure about transsexuals. I will "dig" around a bit with her.
How did you feel being referred to or assumed a gentleman [not?] Medusa?
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Just my wooden nickel's worth anyway for a good thread start. Good luck.
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