How
UW Women
Report the Subtle and Overt Effects of Sexism
in Their Lives
¨
Seeing
few female role models in positions of power and authority.
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Not being
listened to or heard.
¨ Being the object of derogatory comments or “complimentary” remarks that are actually insults (e.g., complimenting a woman as if it’s surprising that she has a particular skill).
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Being
bullied rather than made a partner in negotiation.
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Not
receiving credit for ideas.
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Being
called by one’s first name when men are addressed by last names or by titles.
¨
Feeling
undervalued, tokenized, outside the “right language” of the insider’s
group.
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Feeling
excluded from networking opportunities, such as golf outings.
¨
Feeling
isolated.*
Sound Familiar?
Want
to talk? We
now have a place to do that—and a staff member to advocate for women’s and
gender issues:
Office
of Women’s and Gender Issues
137 Main