Scene on Radio S3 E5: More Than Paper Cuts
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Sep 5, 2018 Researchers Hannah Riley Bowles, Meg Bond, Peter Glick, and Mily Treviño-Sauceda discuss the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the workplace in the US. The podcast explores personal experiences of workplace abuse, the impact of the #MeToo movement, and the need for change and equality. It also delves into romantic interests at work and changing workplace culture.
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WNYC Host Abuse Exposed
- Celeste Headley and other women of color were bullied and harassed by John Hockenberry at WNYC.
- They faced demeaning treatment while the institution protected the abuser and paid him more.
Women Face Likeability Trap
- Women face a narrow window of acceptable workplace behavior, balancing being competent and likable.
- Men are not held to the same standards for assertiveness and negotiation as women are.
Tech Woman Faces Bias and Harassment
- Kelly Lansvah experienced discrimination and harassment in Silicon Valley for being a direct, forceful woman.
- Her male colleagues gave advice to dial back her assertiveness to avoid challenging their egos.