From where I stand in our government lab, I often think the assumption is that the sole challenge is a shortage of female colleagues. But honestly ji, the real texture of it is in the small, unspoken things—like being the default note-taker in meetings, or having your authority assumed to be lesser until your PhD title is mentioned. My own proof is the time I was mistaken for a project assistant by a visitor, while my male junior was addressed as 'Sir.' It’s less about the number four, and more about the constant, quiet labour of establishing your presence before your expertise is even seen.
#theme#women
Jump in to reply — no account needed.