Guardian: 10 Sexist Scenarios that Women Face At Work

Source: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/womens-blog/2014/jul/30/10-sexist-scenarios-women-deal-work-ignored-maternity-risk-everyday-sexism

Outline:

1. Being mistaken for the secretary
2. Being mistaken for the tea lady
3. Being called a “good girl”
4. Being accused of menstruation when voicing a firm opinion
5. Being asked if ‘a man is available instead’
6. Having an idea ignored only to be repeated by a male colleague five minutes later to interest and applause
7. Being asked about childcare plans
8. Being considered a ‘maternity risk’
9. Being accused of ‘baby brain’
10. Avoiding wandering hands