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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Pregnant then screwed - research on discrimination against pregnant women

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ArabeIIaScott · 31/07/2023 17:48

https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/1-in-61-pregnant-women-say-their-boss-insinuated-they-should-have-an-abortion/

  • 52% of mothers say they faced some form of discrimination when pregnant, on maternity leave or when they returned.
  • 7% of women lost their job through redundancy, sacking, or feeling forced to leave due to a flexible working request being declined or due to health and safety issues.
  • 10% of women were bullied or harassed when pregnant or when returning to work
  • 1 in 5 left their employer due to negative experiences
  • 90% of women who were breastfeeding had to use a toilet or were not provided a suitable space.
  • 73% of women said a colleague made hurtful comments about their pregnancy or maternity leave
  • 74% of women said that someone insinuated that their performance had dipped due to pregnancy or maternity leave
  • 1.62% of women said that their boss insinuated that they should end their pregnancy
  • 64% said a boss or colleague made inappropriate comments about their looks when pregnant

1 IN 61 PREGNANT WOMEN SAY THEIR BOSS INSINUATED THEY SHOULD HAVE AN ABORTION - Pregnant Then Screwed

https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/1-in-61-pregnant-women-say-their-boss-insinuated-they-should-have-an-abortion

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MrsOvertonsWindow · 31/07/2023 18:50

Well that's a depressing read. And pregnancy / maternity is a protected characteristic as well.

ArabeIIaScott · 31/07/2023 19:41

Yes, this was linked in the EHRC newsletter.

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