It also brings forth a variety of behaviors from men. Some throw up their hands. Others enter into serious discussion. Still others quietly watch the volleys of exchange between, around, and among the genders. Today, more and more people notice when jokes, innuendoes, metaphors, and everyday language demean an individual or group.
Words convey subtleties and reinforce stereotypes.
A survey conducted by Catalyst, Inc., reports that eighty-one of percent CEO s see stereotypes as a barrier to female upward mobility. Recognition as equal partners. Active support of male colleagues. The trouble with labels Once commonly used labels for women are inappropriate in two ways. The words do not reflect accurate roles of today s working woman in organizations nor do they convey diverse changes in the work force.