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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

As a guy, I'd like to see less sexism in the field, there's no reason why gender would affect skill

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm curious, are you in the USA? Working in Western Europe, so far I have never seen sexism (nor racism) happen at work. Outside of it, for sure though.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Are you a guy by any chance. I also hadn't noticed until the day I asked a couple of my women colleagues. Turns out it can be very subtle but "effective". And it can also come from women.

[–] AA5B 3 points 1 year ago

As a guy, my manager kicks ass and we’re all extra motivated to make her look good. She used to be a peer but once she became manager, her true skills shone