Women identified more heavily with the latter view, while the dominant trend is towards the former. People grew up with our books, it's all so important. Individual power within the industry is seen to be achieved by demonstrating high levels of commitment to the company, a workaholic syndrome. I feel like the only person here with a small child, it's like work is their lives. Family responsibilities are seen as a diversion and women can feel punished or marginalised for their private roles.
Men seem to have invisible children and they seem to think that's how everybody else has children.
Women are expected to be thankful for special arrangements made for them after maternity leave. Taking advantage of positive equal opportunity policies for mothers was seen to conflict with career advancement. There's a culture of restricted fertility. The MD here has a reputation for not liking women who have kids, the company doesn't make it easy, which means that men move in leaps, particularly on the publishing side. Personal charisma and the ability to project a powerful image are central to being given power.