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Can we talk about this?

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Dissidente · 14/07/2023 21:47

A colleague asked my view on Pride at work, and I said I wasn't sure what was okay to say. She seemed surprised that anyone would think they couldn't speak freely...
Is the idea that we cannot say what we think just an illusion? Does anyone work in a place where there is a relaxed and open exchange of views around sex and gender?

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RoseslnTheHospital · 14/07/2023 22:09

You'd hope that a respectful but frank exchange of views could be held in most work places. But it only takes a few people to decide they can use what might be said as a lever to cause people trouble. Look at the very many cases of (usually) women being sanctioned, sacked, dropped, forced to resign, etc etc.

namechanger563 · 14/07/2023 22:08

Just thinking about it, maybe they were exercising their male privilege and don't know they are being controversial. Oblivious to the fact that women have lost their jobs for saying a lot less than what they had said.

something2say · 14/07/2023 22:08

Whereas where I work, a woman recently said that she was proud of her home country for locking up those who are gay; that they really get this right, because the bible - etc.

I don't share my views at work - you never know who people are!

namechanger563 · 14/07/2023 22:05

My team at work started a conversation that became very gender critical indeed. I sat quietly listening and smiled, I'm so proud of them. All men in a very male dominated industry, peaked without a single prod from me.