Notice Unequal Expectations
Example: Are you expected to take meeting notes or organize office events, even when it’s not part of your role? This could be a sign of gendered assumptions.
Watch for Interruptions
Example: During discussions, are your points interrupted or dismissed while the same ideas gain attention when expressed by a male colleague?
Observe Who Gets Credit
Example: Do you find that men are more often credited for collaborative projects or ideas that you contributed significantly to?
Pay Attention to Feedback
Example: Are you receiving feedback that focuses on your tone, appearance, or “likeability,” while male peers get comments on their skills or performance?
Look for Gendered Assumptions
Example: Are you assumed to be less interested in leadership roles because of family responsibilities, without anyone asking about your actual preferences?
Check for Role Stereotyping
Example: Are women in your workplace clustered in HR or administrative roles while men dominate technical or leadership positions?
Notice Unequal Opportunities
Example: Are men offered high-visibility projects or mentorship opportunities more frequently than women in similar positions?
Identify Gendered Language
Example: Are words like “emotional,” “bossy,” or “aggressive” used to describe women while men are called “passionate,” “assertive,” or “confident”?
Spot Double Standards
Example: Are men praised for being “dedicated” when they stay late, but women are questioned about their work-life balance for doing the same?
Examine Inclusion in Decision-Making
Example: Are you or other women in the room being overlooked during critical discussions or decision-making processes?
