There's a difference between talking and awkward, unwanted, sexist advances. If you can't tell the difference, then you're right, you probably shouldn't tell anyone off. But just because the victim doesn't say something…
"they should react angrily" That might be part of the solution, but isn't it important for us to make a proactive effort to do whatever we can to encourage a professional, non-sexist environment? You say there will…
If women say there is something wrong with flirting at a conference, then there is something wrong with it. It's a professional event. Why is a professional event even seen as "an opportunity for a casual hook up"? To…
It's not a red herring, it's a place to start.
Sexual harassment and sexual abuse are encouraged by sexist culture.
I don't see why it's degrading for a victim to have someone else (publicly or privately) tell their agressor to stop.
As the article says: "Be better about putting guidelines in place to show zero tolerance for harassment or inappropriate behavior. Train your staff to be on the lookout and how to handle situations. Respect female…
Why is it the responsibility of women to take the stand? Isn't it the responsibility of the people making unprofessional advances to stop and silent bystanders to tell them so? Why is a professional conference ever even…
There's a difference between talking and awkward, unwanted, sexist advances. If you can't tell the difference, then you're right, you probably shouldn't tell anyone off. But just because the victim doesn't say something…
"they should react angrily" That might be part of the solution, but isn't it important for us to make a proactive effort to do whatever we can to encourage a professional, non-sexist environment? You say there will…
If women say there is something wrong with flirting at a conference, then there is something wrong with it. It's a professional event. Why is a professional event even seen as "an opportunity for a casual hook up"? To…
It's not a red herring, it's a place to start.
Sexual harassment and sexual abuse are encouraged by sexist culture.
I don't see why it's degrading for a victim to have someone else (publicly or privately) tell their agressor to stop.
As the article says: "Be better about putting guidelines in place to show zero tolerance for harassment or inappropriate behavior. Train your staff to be on the lookout and how to handle situations. Respect female…
Why is it the responsibility of women to take the stand? Isn't it the responsibility of the people making unprofessional advances to stop and silent bystanders to tell them so? Why is a professional conference ever even…