The Morning Edition The NYT asked if women ruined the workplace. Women had some thoughts
Nov 12, 2025
Jacqueline Maley, a senior writer and commentator on conservative feminism, tackles the controversial New York Times question: Did women ruin the workplace? She critiques the flawed logic and stereotypes surrounding the argument that femininity leads to inefficiency and wokeness. Maley also highlights the mockery and backlash that erupted online. Exploring the importance of workplace protections, she advocates for the benefits of gender equality while tying the debate to larger cultural trends of masculinity in the U.S.
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Feminisation Blamed For 'Wokeness'
- Helen Andrews links the feminisation of workplaces to the rise of 'wokeness' and claims it threatens institutions like the rule of law.
- Jacqueline Maley finds the essay poorly argued and based on stereotypes and unfounded assertions.
Emotion Framed As A Female Workplace Weakness
- Andrews argues women favour emotion and covert conflict, which she claims undermines workplaces and the rule of law.
- Maley counters that men and women express emotion differently and that the essay's claims lack factual support.
Memory Of More Hostile Workplaces
- Samantha and Jacqueline recall workplaces pre-feminisation where sexual harassment and open male aggression were common.
- They argue legal protections have made workplaces more civil, productive, and safer for women.
