Its a man's world after all...

Ive always believed that its a man's world only to the extent that the woman makes it so, and women who keep cribbing about the "old boys club" and such are probably not trying hard enough. I also believed that while one's background influences beliefs and views, one should not judge the person by their history, coz they may have evolved after that

But of late, my views are changing... and how!

First i end up with an absolute nincompoop on my team who has yet to learn common sense. He has the bloody gall to tell me to my face that women should not be allowed to drive. And that they should be asked to take two driving tests.On one hand, i applaud his honesty...he had no qualms articulating what most men chortle about and discuss in that old boys club. On the other hand, i have to wonder at his foolishness that he makes such a statement to his direct boss who incidentally happens to be...well...me!!! But then, a closer look at his background - he was born and brought up in a small town, and talks small town. Any wonder if he thinks the same way??? Normally, id be ashamed of taking that line of thought (My sense of objectivity usually kicks in)...But now i find myself thinking, why should i apologize for one generalization about small town men when that B$%^&^& made a sweep judgement for all women??

Second was the clincher... In the middle of a discussion in office, one of my bosses(and thats the sad part)is discussing the work of three female colleagues and looks up and says "sorry, but the truth is that all the women in our office are high maintenance". If thats the example of professional attitude, i wonder what sort of a professional firm im working in. I heard the statement, and looked up sharply, to which he amended the statement to "the women we were discussing". Sorry boss, no good. Your small mind shows through neverthless. This from a man who claims to all and sundry to believe in an equal workplace???

And the third was an observation put together over a period of time. We do not have significant female representation in our hierarchy. And recently, i had a conversation which revolved around this topic (i blogged this in the one on the corner cabin)

It is the sad truth. My male colleague+marriage = Settling down, Me + marriage = Slow career which will probably break permanently in a while... Aint it true? Life is a bitch,which is ironical, coz its a man's world after all!!!