Gender blunder!
Came across this article which describes the way people usually think about employees at a workplace. The sharp contrast in the way a situation is interpreted, based on the sex of a worker really gave me a jerk. Man, most of it is real!
I guess, we'll have to erase out this gender blunder.
How the company views its employees. (HE VS SHE)
The family picture is on HIS desk - Ah, a solid, responsible family man.
The family picture is on HER desk - Umm, her family will come before her career.
HIS desk is cluttered - He's obviously a hard worker and a busy man.
HER desk is cluttered - She's obviously a disorganised scatterbrain
HE is talking with his co-workers - He must be discussing the latest deal
SHE is talking with her co-workers - She must be gossiping.
HE's not at his desk - He must be at a meeting
SHE's not at her desk - She must be in the ladies' room.
HE's not in the office - He's meeting with customers.
SHE's not in the office - She must be out shopping.
HE's having lunch with the boss - He's on his way up.
SHE's having lunch with the boss - They must be having an affair.
The boss criticised HIM - He'll improve his performance.
The boss criticised HER - She'll be very upset.
HE got an unfair deal - Did he get angry?
SHE got an unfair deal - Did she cry?
HE's getting married - He'll get more settled.
SHE's getting married - She'll get pregnant and leave.
HE's having a baby - He'll need a raise.
SHE's having a baby - She'll cost the company money in maternity benefits.
HE's going on a business trip - It's good for his career.
SHE's going on a business trip - What does her husband say?
HE's leaving for a better job - He knows how to recognise a good opportunity.
SHE's leaving for a better job - Women are not dependable.
I guess, we'll have to erase out this gender blunder.
How the company views its employees. (HE VS SHE)
The family picture is on HIS desk - Ah, a solid, responsible family man.
The family picture is on HER desk - Umm, her family will come before her career.
HIS desk is cluttered - He's obviously a hard worker and a busy man.
HER desk is cluttered - She's obviously a disorganised scatterbrain
HE is talking with his co-workers - He must be discussing the latest deal
SHE is talking with her co-workers - She must be gossiping.
HE's not at his desk - He must be at a meeting
SHE's not at her desk - She must be in the ladies' room.
HE's not in the office - He's meeting with customers.
SHE's not in the office - She must be out shopping.
HE's having lunch with the boss - He's on his way up.
SHE's having lunch with the boss - They must be having an affair.
The boss criticised HIM - He'll improve his performance.
The boss criticised HER - She'll be very upset.
HE got an unfair deal - Did he get angry?
SHE got an unfair deal - Did she cry?
HE's getting married - He'll get more settled.
SHE's getting married - She'll get pregnant and leave.
HE's having a baby - He'll need a raise.
SHE's having a baby - She'll cost the company money in maternity benefits.
HE's going on a business trip - It's good for his career.
SHE's going on a business trip - What does her husband say?
HE's leaving for a better job - He knows how to recognise a good opportunity.
SHE's leaving for a better job - Women are not dependable.
posted by Aravind at
12:28 PM
2 Comments:
Absolutely man !
Thats true....we had a discussion on this topic in BITS and that had turned out to be a great discussion on gender bias in the workplace.
By
Abhilash Ravishankar, at 1:15 AM
@Ram
I agree with what you say.
@Priya, Tuhina
Hey, we are openly saying that this bias is a blunder and you are criticizing us?
You should be more than happy to see people coming to senses and accepting mistakes!
By
Aravind, at 10:44 AM
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