The small daily incidents of sexism build barriers to women's flourishing in the university or the workplace. Incidents are, to use the analogy from The Chilly Climate video, like feathers - hard to challenge because they are so light in substance. But feathers mount up, and one can as easily be crushed by a ton of feathers as by a ton of bricks.
Blatant sexism is understood by most people.
What is often overlooked is the subtle gender bias that is a feature of every woman's life. For many women, it is so commonplace that theyrarely notice or comment upon it. It is simply a part of their lives. Few women bother to say anything about such behaviour, not wanting to appear petty or paranoid, but most get the message. This subtle exclusion and denial of a place at the table are regular, everyday experiences for women.