I think you're so right and that's why it's so hard to fight. Sexism isn't really out in our faces every day anymore. It's subversive. Not including a female coworker because you KNOW she "wouldn't like X" or assuming someone does Y job.
The male "ownership" of the female body is still so, SO frustrating. Did you know that if you were married and 24 and wanted to get sterilized in some states they would WANT YOUR HUSBAND'S PERMISSION?
I've found the best way to combat this is to be engaged. "Why did you say that?" or "what makes you think that?" Questioning the thought process usually comes off as less like what most think of ask "attacking".
And don't get me started on the tech industry. My never ending battle. :/
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Date: 2011-09-02 12:24 am (UTC)The male "ownership" of the female body is still so, SO frustrating. Did you know that if you were married and 24 and wanted to get sterilized in some states they would WANT YOUR HUSBAND'S PERMISSION?
I've found the best way to combat this is to be engaged. "Why did you say that?" or "what makes you think that?" Questioning the thought process usually comes off as less like what most think of ask "attacking".
And don't get me started on the tech industry. My never ending battle. :/