Sexism in the workplace doesn’t have to be glaringly obvious; in fact, often the discrimination is far more insidious.
A new study found that while women were just as likely as men to ask for a pay rise, they were far less likely to receive one. The study looked at an Australian workplace survey, which gave researchers access to 4,600 employees and 800 employers.
Dr Amanda Goodall explains the research results: “In a like-for-a-like comparison (looking at) the job they do, the number of hours that they’re in the job; their education and if they’re married… women do ask as much as men but they just don’t get as often.”
The BBC asked female viewers to write in about some of the most ludicrous reasons for which they were denied a pay rise.
The excuses
Men have wives to support
It’s impossible to compare your
experience with male colleagues
No response
We don’t keep records of pay
It’s to do with ‘other’ factors
It’s under review
We’re changing your responsibilities
We can’t afford it
— Source: www.indy100.independent.co.uk
