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In reply to the discussion: Will men ever start seeing woman as people first, sex objects last? [View all]athena
(4,187 posts)The only part I don't completely agree with is that it's not OK for women to dress sexy in the workplace. Please see my other post in this thread about that. I think that focusing on the way women dress blames the victim.
Let me clarify. I agree with you that if one is a young woman aiming to climb the corporate ladder, it's not in her best interest to wear ultra-low-cut blouses, tight miniskirts and stiletto heels. I agree completely with that, since such clothing will almost certainly ensure that she doesn't get taken seriously. But I don't think that wearing more conservative clothing will get her taken seriously, either. Dressing conservatively, having good ideas, doing good work, being professional -- those don't necessarily get you ahead if you're a woman, especially if you refuse to play the rest of the game of corporate politics.
It all seems pretty bleak, but please don't give into that kind of resignation and depression. I still think that as strong women, we can do things to make things better for everyone else.