I am very elegant and have very delicate mannerisms. I'm warm and friendly but don't come across as 'powerful' or 'commanding'. I am both those things. I am very emotionally strong but I just don't come across that way.
When I used to interview for a primary school teacher positions I was perfect and exactly what they were looking for.
Now I've moved into law, despite excellent work experience all I get told in interviews is that they need someone 'powerful, authoritative and mentally strong'. It's their way of saying I'm not what they're looking for.
My old manager said it's a shame as although I come across as gentle and feminine that does not mean I'm emotionally weak.
AIBU to think just because I'm feminine and gentle, that doesn't mean I'm not emotionally strong, authoritative and assertive.
Why do we consider feminist with weakness?
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To think being gentle and having delicate mannerisms doesn't make you emotionally weak
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user1493041907 · 24/04/2017 15:04
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MariafromMalmo ·
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