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Using sexism for engagement (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [M] to c/linkedinlunatics@sh.itjust.works
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LinkedIn post: My Friend Runs a Hotel Business-And He Doesn't Hire Women. A recent conversation with a friend left me thinking. He prefers hiring men over women in the hospitality industry, and when I asked why, his reasons caught me off guard: Men are available 24/7-ready to take calls anytime, even late at night. They are more flexible with work hours since hospitality is unpredictable. They can travel easily for work trips and meetings. They can be strict with men, but hesitate with women due to workplace laws. Men are more target-driven as they often feel the pressure of family responsibilities. I was ready to argue that this mindset limits opportunities for women, but I couldn't find an immediate counterpoint to his logic. How should I have responded? Are these valid concerns, or is this just an outdated way of thinking? Would love to hear your thoughts! #Hospitality #Workplace Diversity #HiringBias #Leadership #Equality
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[+] -9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Ex-fucking-zactly.

I don't think any of these really apply in countries which aren't predominantly muslim.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Discrimination on Lemmy?

    You should go to Xitter maybe, where this kind of commentary is welcome.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    Discrimination usually requires an act of selection as in "I'm not going to stay in a hotel operated by a muslim bigot".

    I think you really mean prejudice which is an irrational attitude of hostility.

    However, is it really irrational to suggest that societal expectations of women in predominantly muslim countries would make them less flexible employees?

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