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more about #womenintheworkplace clevernamehere: Obviously, Rein is making a huge mistake in only promoting people who ask for promotions, he's probably missing some great talent. But I do think wom... more » Sunshineyness: "Don't dress too sexy." I think men need to grow up if they can't handle women not dressing like dowdy school marms at the work place. What the hell ... more » Breamworthy: The one and only time I got fired from a job was because my boss thought I was too pushy, when I was actually way less pushy than the guys who did sim... more » pesematology: I think far from paying less attention to the abortion issue, feminists need to start framing our efforts to make life more fully livable for mothers ... more » redqueenmeg: My evidence is only anecdotal but so far my male bosses have understood the need for work-life balance at a far greater rate than my female bosses. I... more » GGobsessed: I actually eventually left my last job because I was in a constant silent rage. Why? Because the guy who'd been hired the same day as me was promote... more » sybann: I am about to get turned down for a promotion again because the increased salary that goes with the title "is not in the budget." But guess who'll be... more » Pantra: Here's my experience in the corporate world: sometimes people go in the boss's office and "ask for a raise/promotion" but it usually happens more casu... more » Jessika: Ok, so we don't try to fight abortion restrictions. What happens if I lose my access to an abortion, and I'm forced to quit to care for a child that ... more » Jenloveshercurves: I have no work life balance. Seriously. The only time in my day that I get to myself is when I come and read Jezebel. It's gotten to the point this... more » kkatt: If you generally give men higher salaries then you are, in fact, sexist. If men don't do a better job why would you give them more money? more » brodeur001: Where is the article about how NOT to let sexism make you a bad boss and hurt your company and your own success? more » Etoiles: Sometimes it's really, really hard to remember that your employer does not, in fact, own you. My husband falls into that box pretty easily, where "wo... more » Grim Reaper of the Forest: Shaun sounds like a pushover. He only promotes people who ask for promotions? more » J.D.Regent: I am totally ready to sign up for a new feminist labor agenda for a post-industrial workplace. I just don't know where to find it, it's so hard to or... more » stella_vegbik: "One of these, of course, is not dressing too sexy" I love that this comes up under advice for promotions. Because the real problem is clearly that w... more » futuremouse: "Am I sexist? No ... It is mostly women's fault" These two sentences together... Does not compute. more » scullymurphy: Man if I had a nickle for every time i've heard some guy make that 'women don't get raises because they don't ask for them' argument. It makes my bloo... more » raoul j raoul: "Part of being a great boss is spotting talent throughout your organization, not just when it's yelling in your face. " So true! Great bosses seek o... more » bluebears: Anna, not trying to be argumentative but I'm confused as to what you mean by this, "the recession has shown that the old model in which employees reli... more » -
#worklife
"It Is Mostly Women's Fault:" Helpful And Unhelpful Advice For Women At Work
The recession could be an opportunity to redesign the landscape of American work in a way that's fairer to both men and women. Unfortunately, some people want to stick with the status quo. More » -
#geekgirls
Environmental Science
Few women are going into computer science, and it may be because of the stereotype of the masculine, gamer geek. Upon stepping into a "stereotypical" workspace, women are likely to feel discouraged and think "I do not belong here." [EurekAlert] -
#leftovers
Woman Charged With Witchcraft • Serena Williams: Athlete Of The Decade
• A 36-year-old Toronto woman has been charged with witchcraft and fraud. She allegedly fleeced criminal lawyer Noel Daley out of $150,000 by claiming that she was the embodiment of his dead sister. • More » -
#leftovers
Teachers Caught In Intimate Moment • Texting Is "The New Lipstick On The Collar"
• Two teachers have been removed from their jobs at a Brooklyn high school after they were caught undressing in an empty classroom. Alini Brito and Cindy Mauro were getting busy during a talent show when a janitor walked in. More » -
#bookreviews
Superfreakonomics: Not That Super Or Freaky
Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, authors of Superfreakonomics, cast themselves as iconoclastic contrarians. But in many ways, their book is actually pretty conventional.
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#oldiesbutbaddies
"A Spinster Lady Can Turn Into Something Of A Battleaxe"
The above is just one of the reasons this 1963 Australian letter gives for not hiring women. Another lowlight: "It is difficult to visualize them as Trade Commissioners." [Sociological Images] -
#feminisms
Three Ways To Not Solve Sexism, By Former Portfolio Editor
In Saturday's NY Times, former Portfolio editor Joanne Lipman attempted to critique the stalling of feminism in America. The result was so ham-handed and contradictory, it read like a tutorial on How Not to Talk About Sexism.
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#clips
Maria Shriver, Valerie Jarrett Discuss The Changing Role Of Working Women On Meet The Press
Maria Shriver and White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett appeared on Meet the Press this morning to kick off Shriver's "A Woman's Nation" series. Today's incredibly interesting installment focused on the changing role of women in the work force. More » -
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#stylefile
Brits Argue Over Women Forced To Wear High Heels At Work
The buzz making the papers in the UK? A union leader is suggesting that women should not be forced to wear high heels. Cue the uproar! More » -
#maghag
Mr. Big Plays Housewife? How Bazaar
While we've already discussed the cover of Bazaar's July issue (and the cover story), a fashion layout inside is also worth questioning.
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#9to5
Bullied At Work? Chances Are, The Abuser Is Another Woman
Leadership coach Peggy Klaus says a recent study by the Workplace Bullying Institute (?!?) finds that female bullies direct their dysfunction at other women more than 70 percent of the time. More »
