Stereotypes Of Sexism In The Workplace

Merriam Webster dictionary defines sexism as behaviors conditions or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social rules based on sex. In today’s society sexism is the most commonly behavior applied especially against women and girls, and men and boys. In today’s society is actually seems as though men make more money than women and they also excel faster especially in the work place. Sexism in my opinion is basically the different views society has on men and women. The two most commonly places where sexism is found is in the workplace and schools. The first place where sexism is mostly found is in the workplace. In the workplace dress codes is one way to trigger sexism. If a person is revealing too much they are distracting someone else which can cause them to lose focus on their work. Women revealing too much skin and wearing tight clothes distract men. Even for men wearing cologne and their clothes can easily distract a woman as well causing comments to be exchanged and unusual actions …show more content…
Sexism in school s is shown through the levels of authority, studies and students. Sexism in the levels of authorities is shown through the treatment of men as a favored group over women. In schools it seems that mainly now most men are principals’ and in the main office with higher titles, and most women nowadays are just teachers and assistants. And for students the favoritism against athletes and non-athletes displays sexism. This also a form of sexism to me because the boys and girls on the football ,basketball and other teams get a little more lenience than non-athletes, especially if there the star player, teachers will cut some slack trying to make it not noticeable, but everyone sees it. It’s also shown through our studies, I say that because what we actually learn today teaches us things, demonstrating boys and girls in leading roles and it also encourages boys and girls to think beyond