Elizabeth35
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Interesting replies as to generational differences.
I am older and in my early career (early 80's) it was commonplace to be asked about family plans, birth control, etc. in the workplace or in interviews. Things that are clearly illegal now. Comments about your body or your sex life or breast size were common. As was occasional groping or unwanted touching.
So perhaps those of us who lived through that, and worked hard to reduce workplace and societal sexism are more offended by something that we perceive as sexist and demeaning?
Perhaps younger women are not as bothered by this because their experiences in society and the workplace have (hopefully) not been the same?
I am older and in my early career (early 80's) it was commonplace to be asked about family plans, birth control, etc. in the workplace or in interviews. Things that are clearly illegal now. Comments about your body or your sex life or breast size were common. As was occasional groping or unwanted touching.
So perhaps those of us who lived through that, and worked hard to reduce workplace and societal sexism are more offended by something that we perceive as sexist and demeaning?
Perhaps younger women are not as bothered by this because their experiences in society and the workplace have (hopefully) not been the same?