Blog 27

The case Schaffer is bringing to GE seems a little off, she got demoted after a meeting and all she says is it is because she’s a female. True, GE is a male based corporation it deals with male based industry and in general is prominently run by men. I feel like we are not getting a full story, so she has a good work record but when they demoted her surely they had to give a reason no huge corporation would just keep the door wide open for a sexism suit.

I don’t believe men understand what it is like to be a minority or a underdog in their profession, the stresses and annoyances they had to endure during their internships and first years are not even close to what women deal with. Women in firms even those who are highly esteemed have to constantly fight for attention and recognition that they are thoroughly competent. This can make some women feel uncomfortable if they need to be aggressive, condescending, or in general act in a more negative manner. Perhaps men are more relaxed with female partners, and feel less threatened by their presence than they would a male partner but many men do not give the attention or recognition that is deserved to a female partner. This is condescending and stressful hurting work relationships and burdening the staff. It can also harm a client, if a female is underestimated by a male lawyer the male lawyers client may end up paying for it in the long run. By not believing that a female is a worthy opponent in the court room they are not doing their jobs to the fullest. Male attorneys who do find themselves ‘superior’ are out of line a lot of the time and play games of aggression with female associates this turns into unprofessional behavior all around which is a slap in the face of the law the justice department.