Men: Pay More Attention to Women at Work
Men! Mule Design co-founder Erica Hall brings you seven ways to counter sexism at work . Some of them will help you get rid of overt sexism; some turn to more unconscious habits, such as interrupting women . And you don’t need to have the power to use them. Hall’s article has no filler, so read it in full, but here’s our favorite tip:
“Pay homage to women in public in front of other men,” Hall says. In his talks and seminars for women professionals, Hall often hears about men who trust women’s ideas. Men should not be afraid to loudly and often lend to women: “Credit is not a scarce resource for the competent.” So, Hall says, invoke good feminine ideas immediately and then repeat them later with dignity.
Loan theft “often happens unknowingly,” Hall says. “That doesn’t mean everything is okay.” If you practice naming people – both men and women – who had good ideas, you’re less likely to accidentally remember them as your own. (If you’re starting to defend yourself against the very idea that you’ve ever accidentally stolen credit, then dude, you probably did.)
It’s also a good way to help women keep their word, although research shows that men talk longer and more often than their peers . Plus it’s kind of fun, and people like you. Indeed, we tried. People love to be recognized for their contributions! Who would have thought! Ok, now read the whole article.
Be My Friend, My Boys | Erica Hall on Medium