A woman working in a marketing group within a company finds herself in a tricky situation when her male boss volunteers to present alongside her at a Women in STEM event. The event, sponsored by the company, aims to boost representation of females in the workplace. The woman initially planned to team up with a successful female executive, but now faces a dilemma: should she ask her male boss to step aside?
👩🔬 Woman Faces Dilemma Over Male Boss Joining Women in STEM Presentation 🤔
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A woman in a marketing group faces an awkward situation when her male boss volunteers to present alongside her at a Women in STEM event. Initially planning to team up with a successful female executive, she now wonders if she should ask her boss to step aside. The event aims to boost female representation in the company, but her husband argues that her boss has a right to present as well. As the series gains executive attention, the decision becomes even more crucial. What's your take on this dilemma? Share your thoughts and reactions.
Male boss takes over women-led initiative, allies or attention seeker? NTA
Sloppypoopypoppy | Sloppypoopypoppy
Standing up for what's right in STEM 🚀👩🔬
COVID19WasteTime | COVID19WasteTime
Using infantilizing language undermines women's credibility in professional settings. 👍
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Male boss offers to help with women in STEM presentation, gets shut down.
Ponkermagoo | Ponkermagoo
Using the term "girls" to refer to women is disrespectful 😡
BewilderedandAngry | BewilderedandAngry
Commenter corrects language and supports excluding men from women's group.
weaver_of_cloth | weaver_of_cloth
Using the word 'women' instead of 'girls' is a small change that can make a big difference. 💪
Jenuptoolate | Jenuptoolate
Addressing professional women as "girls" devalues their experience. 👍
MlmMem | MlmMem
Male boss joining women in STEM presentation: NTA or YTA?
angstypoo | angstypoo
Challenging the language and inclusivity in women in STEM groups 🤔
illegalrooftopbar | illegalrooftopbar
Navigating gender dynamics in STEM presentations with male boss 🤔
ASereneDeath | ASereneDeath
Women-only STEM presentations: necessary or discriminatory? 🤔
Zealousideal_Dare268 | Zealousideal_Dare268
Addressing gendered language in STEM presentation group.
halibutcrustacean | halibutcrustacean
Navigating male colleagues in STEM can be tricky 🤔
princessofperky | princessofperky
Awkward timing for male boss to join STEM presentation 🤔
serefina | serefina
Male boss mansplaining in STEM presentation, not the a-hole (NTA)
BasedinBaltimore | BasedinBaltimore
Including a male boss in a women in STEM presentation? Optics matter.
deadlyhausfrau | deadlyhausfrau
Using infantilizing language towards women is not empowering 👍
TheRealGuen | TheRealGuen
Celebrating women in STEM: why male presence can be discouraging 💪
WholeLottaIntrovert | WholeLottaIntrovert
Agreeing with the comment, no a-hole here 👍
stannenb | stannenb
Male boss taking over women's STEM program: defeating the purpose? 🤔
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Female speaker declines male boss for STEM presentation. 👍
LizzyFCB | LizzyFCB
Male boss joins STEM presentation without consulting female colleague 🤔
Head_Fail_1422 | Head_Fail_1422
Consult HR before confronting boss to avoid discrimination issues 👨🎓
justwannareadstories | justwannareadstories
Female expert in male-dominated field excludes men from presentation. 👩🔬
atomicalex0 | atomicalex0
Commenter supports male exclusion in STEM, sparks debate.
Simple-life62 | Simple-life62
Committee mishandles situation with male presenter. NTA comment agrees.
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Male boss wants attention at women in STEM presentation. NTA.
Skaifyre | Skaifyre
Women in STEM group should prioritize female representation. 👩🔬
jokerkat | jokerkat
Agreeing with the comment that sexism in STEM is unacceptable 👏
SimAlienAntFarm | SimAlienAntFarm
Women-only groups should be respected, men can be overwhelming 😡
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Female employee concerned about male boss taking over STEM presentation
Skyward93 | Skyward93
Using demeaning language undermines efforts to promote women in STEM 💪
Orangewindsock | Orangewindsock
Female commenter supports OP but criticizes their language choice.
FlockAroundtheClock | FlockAroundtheClock
Organizers should handle male boss joining women in STEM presentation 🤔
liamsmum | liamsmum
Male boss compared to Michael Scott in STEM presentation - NTA
giantgapingbutth0le | giantgapingbutth0le
Representation matters in STEM, and this comment agrees. 👍
ruralife | ruralife
Male boss claims to support women in STEM, but talks over them. NTA.
poodlefanatic | poodlefanatic
Empowerment is key! Don't let anyone undermine your passions 💪
DoreyCat | DoreyCat
Boss steals spotlight in STEM presentation. Commenter thinks NTA.
totalchunk | totalchunk
Engaging response to male boss joining Women in STEM presentation
super_common_name | super_common_name
Support for not being the a**hole in male boss dilemma 👍
Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612
Politely declining boss's offer to present in STEM group. 🙌
Shebolleth | Shebolleth
Male ally's approach to women in STEM event questioned 🤔
Famous-Restaurant875 | Famous-Restaurant875
Respectful NTA comment calls out infantilization of women in STEM.
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Male boss joining women in STEM presentation - NTA's suggestion
Intelligent-Ad-4568 | Intelligent-Ad-4568
NTA for not wanting to talk to male boss. Easy solution.
Faokes | Faokes
Navigating a male boss joining a women in STEM presentation 🤔
littlefiddle05 | littlefiddle05
First come, first served. NTA for not backing down.
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Using gender-neutral language is important in STEM presentations. 🚫👨🦱👩🦰
elationonceagain | elationonceagain
Executives should have shut down male boss from joining Women in STEM presentation. NTA.
Ohcrumbcakes | Ohcrumbcakes
Using the word 'girls' in a professional setting: YTA or NAH?
Motor-Winter5581 | Motor-Winter5581
Breaking gender barriers in STEM presentation with male boss support 💪
GIJane32 | GIJane32
Navigating gender dynamics with a boss in STEM presentation 🤔
Ravenclaw79 | Ravenclaw79
👍NTA. Prioritizing long-term viability and respectability of program and workplace.
Mom2leopold | Mom2leopold
Don't let him ride your coattails. Stay woke. #NTA 💪
AssistPure | AssistPure
Male boss joining women in STEM presentation: NAH or TA?
artichoke313 | artichoke313