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September 15, 2005
Hmmm
I had little or no internet access this week, I get home, and apparently there has been a lot of talk about sexism and whether or not it exists.
As a 52 year old woman who has been the first woman this or that in a small way, I must say, YES. Sexism exists.
Anyone who says otherwise is living in a dream world.
This has nothing to do with right or left.
There is a certain sexism towards men, too.
I don't have my picture on my blog because I am a 52-year-old woman and I really don't want to chase away what male readers I might have because I'm not a gorgeous blonde!
I work with a bunch of guys - my bosses all the way to the top of the ladder at my company are guys. They will swear that they treat women the same way they treat men.
They are blind, stupid and ignorant - at least when it comes to that.
They do not respect women like they do men. The pretty young women get promoted quickly until they marry and get pregnant, then they are stuck in that position forever. Forever.
Companies today will not let anyone know how much anyone else gets paid. I feel I'm being paid quite well, but for all I know, the guys are making twice what I make - they all drive BMW's, play a lot of golf and have personal trainers.
Of couse, I can shoot better than any of 'em. (a gun, that is).
Anti-male sexism exists in Family Courts - my friend, Dean, has had a lot to say about that through the past few years. And so has Trudy.
More on this later - I've only been back from DC for about an hour, and my beloved husband could probably use some loving.
Posted by Beth at September 15, 2005 9:26 PM
Comments
Glad that you had a good 2nd trip to Silver Spring; with better food and even some vino. Though we weren't able to coordinate a time and place, I was glad to at least be able to reach you by phone.
Next time you are in town, let me know, I'll be glad to give you the nickle tour of DC. Not far from home there is A restaurant that has THIS THIS, THAT, and THE OTHER, as crechees in its front. The inside is chock full of militaria from WWI And WWII. I know that Master will love it.
Posted by: Boquisucio at September 15, 2005 10:08 PM
I so know what your talking about. Being a female Engineer in a Manufacturing plant setting I haven't really worked daily with a female in 8 years.
I have been told on many jobs that being female will get me nowhere in the company, hence the reason I am looking again.
Posted by: Machelle at September 16, 2005 7:56 AM
Serves ya right fer hangin' out with them dang humans! Most folks are Normal, and you have to look out for them, lest they do a bad Social thing on you.
Posted by: Justthisguy at September 17, 2005 7:50 PM
You got that right.
Posted by: Punctilious at September 18, 2005 4:30 PM
Beth, I tried to send a trackback but I don't think it worked.
Posted by: Cassandra at September 18, 2005 9:57 PM