Breaking Barriers: Confronting Gender Bias Across Professions | Psychotic P***y Podcast

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Episode description

Can gender discrimination still be such a pervasive issue despite being outlawed since 1964? This episode takes a deep dive into the ongoing struggles women face in the workplace, from pay gaps and microaggressions to sexual harassment. Join us as we unravel a 2023 meta-analysis that reveals a staggering 50% of women have experienced sexual harassment at work. We expose the harsh realities in male-dominated fields like construction and policing, where outdated stereotypes wrongly paint women as too emotional for the job, overlooking their undeniable resilience and strength.

Shifting to the medical field, we spotlight the unique challenges female professionals encounter. Hear Marissa’s firsthand experience with gender discrimination in therapy, and learn why female therapists are in higher demand despite equal qualifications. This bias isn't limited to therapy; it extends to doctors and nurses too. Particularly in obstetrics and gynecology, female doctors often face subtle, yet impactful, biases from older nurses, while male doctors enjoy preferential treatment. We also shed light on the camaraderie among midwives as a beacon of hope in an otherwise biased system.

Parenting while working—especially for mothers—comes with its own set of double standards. From the starkly different recognitions given to male and female pilots to the societal expectations that force women to bear the brunt of childcare responsibilities, the episode reveals the multifaceted nature of gender bias in professional and personal realms. Listen to stories of trailblazers like Geri in the funeral industry, who had to fight for her place in a male-dominated field, and consider the broader implications of these biases on achieving true gender equality.

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