Quote from: Alyssa M. on November 23, 2009, 06:09:29 PM
Affirmative action does not equal sexism.
Seeking women for jobs dealing with women's issues does not equal sexism.
Seeking diversity does not equal sexism; it corrects pre-existing sexism.

Sure, women have a somewhat easier time getting jobs with affirmative action in place than without. Still, equally qualified and productive women are overlooked compared to their male colleagues. I haven't seen this a few times; I see it all the time.

It's getting better. There is still a long way to go.

Positive discrimination is still discrimination no matter who you discriminate against.

Does the sexism bother you?
It really depends on what mood Im in, otherwise I don't really care, some men can so so patronising to women, Iv given up going to my local garage with my car for service, my BF now takes it if needs it.
Last time I was there I said to myself ''never again'' the way they spoke to me, some guys really think women are dumb when it comes to cars, I know how a car works, where I put my gas and so on.
''don't worry about it chick'' ''leave it to me luv'' ''its ok I'II take the wheel'' they really thought I was a dumb ''chick'' with boobs for brains, its so embarrassing and very ignorant.
I remember I mentioned it to my brother just after that, I just couldnd believe his reaction ''well you choose to be a woman'' I thought that was a very stupid and hurtful remark.

Anyway I'II end on a good note, not on a mourn, at least my BF (Fiance) is a very understanding guy, certainly knows how to treat a lady. I know here we go again, is that sexism, well Im guilty as well, I like a guy who is a gentleman not a sexist prat, sorry.
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thank you, I was just thinking much the same thing.

If someone wants to under pay me or not hire me because I'm a woman, then that's something that bothers me.

But the "let me help out the poor dear" sort of stuff - even when it implies he's smarter than me...I think would just push my buttons too much for me to care.

Sexism has always bothered me, regardless whether I was perceived as a man or woman. I don't like racism, classism, ableism, etc., either!

Z

Quote from: Virginia Marie on November 23, 2009, 05:35:57 PM
Sexism is bothersome and it does go both ways. Racism is bothersome also and it is prevalent among all the various races.

I've been sick and tired of all the various ism skisms for years 

There with you on that Z