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1. hi-im-+(OP)[view] [source] 2018-01-11 19:58:48
The higher number of men in senior positions isn't necessarily sexist. I think it's because men are more likely to accept insane work-life balance in exchange for the status, because it increases their attractiveness more than it does for women. A women who is a CEO is not much more attractive to a man than a women who is a dental hygienist; however, a man who is a CEO is much more attractive than a man who is a welder. Take it as sexism or not but lots of men are hellbent on getting that high-status, high-stress job.
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2. lurr+S7[view] [source] 2018-01-11 20:53:39
>>hi-im-+(OP)
Because women's lives revolve around maximizing their value to husbands.

Yup, sounds completely reasonable.

Hey, how come so many more women become doctors now? High stress job, takes a long time, I don't think it's any more "attractive" then being a nurse.

I'm gonna go ahead and say that this line of thinking is sexist. I'm not trying to attack you I just think it needs to be said because I think it's actively harmful. It ignores any other reasons behind the gap, and it's a terrible line of thinking for anyone who manages women. "I don't know if I should give her this role, women aren't really suited for leadership".

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3. hi-im-+Re[view] [source] [discussion] 2018-01-11 21:40:22
>>lurr+S7
So you conclude that I have a sexist line of thinking because I dispute that the reason for the pay gap is men's sexism?
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