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40 to 40 Series, Week 5: My Gender Discrimination Story
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40 to 40 Series, Week 5: My Gender Discrimination Story
In this episode, Rachel is discussing another hard-hitting topic in the 40 to 40 Series, this time…gender discrimination. Growing up, Rachel was always told that hard work would pave the way to success, but her journey in the corporate fashion industry has shown a harsher reality. Rachel shares very personal stories of confronting gender discrimination and the systemic biases that undermine women’s ambitions. She touches on the harsh perceptions and roadblocks she faced, especially when her choice to be child-free led to judgments and obstacles that no amount of hard work could change.
The fight for pay equality is a tough battle, one that Rachel knows all too well. She recounts a struggle when she was offered a promotion with a glaring pay gap compared to my male predecessor. With the help of the DEI department, they unearthed shocking systemic pay disparities affecting women in their company. The resistance they faced will shock you.
Finally, Rachel shares a significant personal experience with gender discrimination from a female manager, highlighting how deeply hurtful words can be. Do not miss this episode and prepare to gain valuable insights and learn how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable world.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
-The TRUE definition of feminism.
-Equity vs Equality.
-The amount of pushback from female leadership Rachel encountered while fighting for equal pay.
-How the fear of being walked all over creates a persona you don’t want to develop.
-The one thing Rachel was told that she still can’t believe to this day!
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