Just a few random thoughts to add to today's discussion. I was so displeased at having to speak on the topic of Feminism. Like Alison, I do not understand my negative reaction to this word; I certainly believe in equality for women. Do I just shut down the topic because it is painful and seemingly un-solvable? I did like the idea of a delineation of feminism as a movement and feminism as a way of critical thinking. We need a new word for our generation, because I think when most women understand the concepts involved in gender equality, we are behind them, but the term is so off-putting and has such negative connotations, that we don't want to be associated with it. So, today's thoughts were my very rough ideas when approaching this issue. I am certainly not the poster child for this term/issue/movement!
As I've been mulling over the conversations and my thoughts this evening, I realized that I prefer working (again, in general), with male colleagues and for male supervisors/administrators. I feel like a traitor to my gender for saying this, but in my work experience, men have tended to be more fair, more honest (what you see, is what you get--again, this may tie into women trying to fit into the paradigm of male institutions) and steadier. Generally, you know what to expect when you walk into a man's office. I find that I trust my male colleagues far more than my female ones. If I have a challenge, I often go to a male colleague for advice instead of a female. Why is this? Is it because men are perceived as being logical thinkers and can solve problems; whereas women are sheer emotional thinkers and would simply empathize with me?? I have great women friends, but at work, it's different.
I don't know if I should even voice these thoughts aloud, but they are truth for me.
As I've been mulling over the conversations and my thoughts this evening, I realized that I prefer working (again, in general), with male colleagues and for male supervisors/administrators. I feel like a traitor to my gender for saying this, but in my work experience, men have tended to be more fair, more honest (what you see, is what you get--again, this may tie into women trying to fit into the paradigm of male institutions) and steadier. Generally, you know what to expect when you walk into a man's office. I find that I trust my male colleagues far more than my female ones. If I have a challenge, I often go to a male colleague for advice instead of a female. Why is this? Is it because men are perceived as being logical thinkers and can solve problems; whereas women are sheer emotional thinkers and would simply empathize with me?? I have great women friends, but at work, it's different.
I don't know if I should even voice these thoughts aloud, but they are truth for me.
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