They could become jealous or resentful. People are often overeager to ask a woman of color questions about affirmative action, politics, or current events with a race element. They may fail to ask her about her work, projects or research, or to find out if she needs support or assistance in these areas. Older Women Women who are returning to school are highly motivated, seeking professional advancement, and highly successful. Unfortunately, they are often viewed as bored, middle-aged women who are returning to school because they have nothing better to do.
People often overlook the value of longer life-experience that an older woman brings.
All too often, older women still receive disparaging remarks, are posed with questions that introduce inappropriately personal concerns, and are answered in patronizing tones to their questions or comments. Disabled Women Disabled women and men find that others often avoid eye contact, maintain excessive physical distance, and engage in other behaviors that treat them as invisible. People often over-explain, speak in a patronizing tone, or treat the disabled as a child, as if physical disabilities imply mental limitations. Similarly, others with good intentions attempt to offer excessive amounts of assistance. The woman with a disability often has a good understanding of both her capabilities and the sorts of care and assistance she requires.