Is there any gender bias in your workplace? Are you certain if your answer is “no”?
Gender equality is a major topic these days. And in a field like IT, where the majority of employees are men, it’s easier to overlook gender prejudices. When these prejudices are present, the workplace can become heated, and litigation might ensue. But, litigation aside, it’s important to remember that gender bias is a type of prejudice and discrimination that has no place in the workplace. With that said, how do you recognize prejudices in a predominantly male-dominated field so they can be addressed? Even though it shouldn’t be difficult, it’s astonishing how often these things go missing.
In a male-dominated profession like travel- technology, it’s easy to overlook gender biases. How do you spot them? Take a look at 10 kinds of gender bias you might encounter and what you can do to prevent them. This occurrence ranges from simple to complex.
1. Unequal pay
Not a new topic, yet there is still a…