Sexism (n.): prejudice, stereotyping or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.
So, what do you do to battle a sexist workplace?
1. STAY CALM
2. PULL AN AOC
3. FORM A TEAM
4. “EXCUSE ME, I’M SPEAKING”
5. USE THE SAME LANGUAGE
6. MEN EXPERIENCE SEXISM TOO
7. THIS ISN’T NEWW
8. EDUCATE THEM
9. IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT
When someone is a victim of sexism, they may think that they’re alone. That’s not true! Unfortunately, almost every woman in the workplace experiences one form of sexism or another. From “I don’t know how you do this with kids at home,” to “Are you sure someone like you can handle it?,” these microaggressions weed their way into everyday conversation.
Sexism and racism intersect as well: black women and Asian women are more likely to experience sexism due to the stereotypes of their race.
“I’ll say with what I’ve noticed with studying the Me, Too Movement, is that a lot of women experience harassment, whether it is sexual harassment, and we also studied gender harassment… they think it’s only them. Like, they’re the only person receiving this treatment and therefore, it must be something wrong when them. But when you learn that everyone is experiencing the same stuff…it may be more comforting to know that it’s not your fault—it’s their fault, the person doing it. There’s value in that,” said Professor Johnson.
Don’t ever blame yourself for their sexism! And the next time you feel alone, or that it’s just you, remember that you have a whole movement behind you.
10. REMEMBER: YOU’RE AWESOME
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