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Sexism 'rife in the workplace'
WORKPLACES across the UK are "awash" with sexism, with women and other employees facing discrimination, even if it lies below the surface, according to a new report today.
Women’s campaign group the Fawcett Society announced plans to launch a new campaign to highlight the problems, warning that sexism was often left unchallenged.
The group complained about the continuing gender pay gap, currently 17%, and the practice of entertaining clients in lap dancing clubs.
Dr Katherine Rake, director of the Fawcett Society, said: "While things may appear calm on the surface, UK workplaces are awash with sexism. Pregnancy discrimination, sexual objectification, and gender stereotyping all lurk just below the surface.
"For too long, it has gone unidentified and unchallenged. It is time to start naming sexist cultures and practices at work for what they are.
"Sexism at work is not inevitable. Nor is it just women who pay the price. Men, businesses, the economy and society as a whole all bear the cost. Sexism has no place in today’s workplace.It is time to flush it out."
The Fawcett Society will hand out campaign leaflets to London Underground passengers today as part of its drive to tackle sexism.
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