Gender ‘still an issue at work’

Thursday 5th June 2008, 2:29PM BST.

GENDER inequality still exists in the business world today despite advances in attitudes, according to a global finance industry commentator.

Dr Libby Assasi addressed members of the Women in Professions Group on the matter. Dr Assasi writes regularly on subjects ranging from women and the historical roots of finance to sex trafficking and mail-order brides.

She said the success of Guernsey’s senior businesswomen was testament to their determination. ‘Although we all know just how much society’s attitude towards businesswomen has changed, the divide between those women and men in the same position is still vast and it is only when you stop to think that you realise how wide that gap still is.

‘It’s very important to remember that inequality still exists and in some areas of the world, the statistics are still at levels that shock us.’

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Johnson

June 9, 2008 at 1:18 pm

This is classic misandry and the sort of thing that the world needs to see eradicated.

-She said the success of Guernsey’s senior businesswomen was testament to their determination.

…and how does she think businessmen get their success – magic beans?

-the divide between those women and men in the same position is still vast and it is only when you stop to think that you realise how wide that gap still is.

I think the Dr needs to stop and think about why there is a gap. Perhaps something to do with women having first choice on whether to stay at home with the children and whether to take the career route. Now THAT is where we need to change things and where the larger inequality lies.

Think about it – if both parties want to stay at home – will the woman give in and seek out a fruitful career?

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