Women have made significant strides in corporate America, and it’s no longer unusual to see women in leadership roles in most industries. Unfortunately, being in a position of authority or power in the workplace doesn’t shield a woman from sexual harassment. In fact,...
Sexual Discrimination
How the gender pay gap is discrimination
Even though women have made great strides in the workplace and breaking the glass ceiling, the gender pay gap continues to exist and remains a major concern. With a pay rate of 82 cents to every dollar paid to men, the gap in pay costs women thousands of dollars...
Has there been a pattern of discrimination at work?
In some cases, you may feel like discrimination is occurring, but it can be hard to document or prove. For instance, you may think that your employer is biased against you due to your gender. But, if they fire you, they may claim it was just for performance issues or...
A one-size-fits-all approach is often unfair to female workers
Throughout most recorded human history, women have endured limitations not applied to their male counterparts. It is only been a few decades since women in the United States first obtained the right at the federal level to have their own banking accounts and credit...
What Counts As Gender Discrimination?
Everyone deserves to be treated fairly while at work, but unfortunately this is not always what ends up happening in reality. Gender discrimination still occurs in some workplaces, but it should not be tolerated. However, this type of discrimination can be difficult...
Is it ever acceptable to ask a coworker for a date?
On this year’s season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” a minor plot is the budding relationship between Miss Vanjie and Brooke Lynn Hytes, two contestants on the show. While the interaction between the two queens makes for great television, it also brings up an important...
#MeToo has inspired victims to take action across many industries
The #MeToo movement inspired victims of sexual harassment to share their stories online. As more and more women said "me too" to instances of sexual harassment and assault, many decided it was time to take their case to the court. Many instances of workplace sexual...