Dear God
It is a man's world or so they say! When women percolate this
world, they have to be prepared to be treated as 'women' rather than
individuals or the post they hold. Subjected to rude jokes, frequent challenges
to their authority by subordinates and more often than not handling
responsibilities well beneath their official positions. No job is
considered small.
When you are a woman
and you are attending an evening meeting which runs late into the night, be
prepared to be asked to leave. Yup! You heard me right, leave. That is
considered as a courtesy by the misogynistic society. They believe two things:
A) You have nothing worthwhile to contribute. B) You really do not need to be
kept updated with the happenings. Wrong on both counts, you will be given funny
looks when you refuse to leave and even a little pop eye when you choose to
contribute.
Ideas, suggestions,
talents and opinions really do not count. What counts is whether you arranged
or better still prepared coffee for everyone or not. Or that have you taken good
care of ladies present at any or every social occasion. Or that how many times
you have spent quality time with the ladies! Mind you they are real important.
Heavens forbid if
you are unmarried like me. With personal questions and queries, they will rig
you to hell and back. Some will play the role of your PR and advertise you to
those ‘eligible’ around you, irrespective of your need for privacy and
preference. Worse still, the rumor mill will be working overtime. I to have
really enjoyed the celebrity status from quite some time!
Tell you what, God!
I ain’t no quitter. I will make them understand the true meaning of gender
sensitivity. Game on, Boys!
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