The Guardian: The truth about why women are paid less

[Brighteye]

Men and women's roles in the world:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdjNZ38lkng

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjxY9rZwNGU

 

[Gladi]

Not really true. A woman might be just as qualified as a man technically. But if she can't command the same respect as a male counterpart with the same personality and skills, then she IS an inferior candidate. Perception is an issue, even one based on stereotypes.

Very true. I personally have an unfortunate tendency to dismiss people originating from working class.

I wonder if when women are the bosses being asked for the higher salaries how the perceptions of men vs. women change.

That is answere in the article too, if women are the bosses no observable difference is found between genders.

 

[dh_epic]

Very true. I personally have an unfortunate tendency to dismiss people originating from working class.

Another example is people with accents. I have a MD friend who once dispensed advice... then overheard a patient saying "well, she has an accent... but I think she knows what she's talking about." I can't say how many people form these stereotypes, but for sure there's AT LEAST a few people who are more likely to respect an authoritative man than an authoritative woman. They might hate both equally, but still give the man respect for his 'ruthless efficiency'.

 

[Tank_Guy#3]

I don't care. If it's my business I should be able to hire only those who I want to. If I want my imbecile son to be my executive vice-president I think I am well within my rights. Having an imbecile as VP should be punishment enough for my stubborness.

I'm inclined to agree. If you created the company, and poured large quantities of money, material, manpower, time, etc, than you should be able to hire whomever you dam well please.

 

[Gladi]

I'm inclined to agree. If you created the company, and poured large quantities of money, material, manpower, time, etc, than you should be able to hire whomever you dam well please.

What about state-owned company? Or what about company that is on stock-market, because you know, board of directors or CEOs don't own such companies either...

 

[SickCycle]

It depends if they put out or not.. I know plent of women that make a lot of money and they know there bosses very well, just not there wives.

 

[mdwh]

I think I remember a lot of nerds really upset about Star Trek Voyager for its captain (among many other reasons, I'm sure). A woman in a leadership role being assertive just rubs a lot of people the wrong way. Although I'd like to think that's changing.

I agree with the other posters' responses, but also, I think it was a problem because it broke the "Star Trek Captains must be bald" rule.