We Can Do Hard Things Women at Work & The Episode That Wasn’t with Sarah Spain (Best Of)
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Mar 29, 2025 Sarah Spain, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist, dives into the reality of sexism and harassment in male-dominated industries. She reflects on a troubling past incident from a previous interview, emphasizing the emotional toll it took on the team. The conversation explores the challenges women face when reporting workplace harassment and the need for systemic change. Spain advocates for solidarity among women and discusses the significance of fostering supportive work environments, while also addressing personal agency in professional settings.
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Early Career Harassment
- Sarah Spain recounts an early job interview where the interviewer harassed her.
- He made inappropriate comments and even suggested a show concept based on her appearance.
Unexpected Feminist Growth
- A sexist industry ironically strengthened Sarah Spain's feminism.
- The blatant sexism made the issues more obvious and fueled her advocacy.
Just World Ideology
- The "just world ideology" explains victim-blaming.
- People blame victims to maintain a sense of control and avoid confronting the reality that bad things can happen randomly.