The article on outgoing Woolworths CEO Zyda Rylands left much to be desired
As Women’s Month has drawn to a close we need to take a closer look at how some sections of the media portray or report on women in leadership positions. For example, a July 2016 BBC Business article pointed out how British newspapers, in particular, chose to focus on Theresa May’s shoes when she became the UK prime minister and how the US media zoomed in on Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits and “shouting” when she gave speeches.
It is crystal clear that even nowadays some sections of the media continue to use discriminatory language and tone when reporting on women leaders and top managers. What has actually happened is what is normally known as restructuring, which is a normal occurrence in business, especially in tough economic times. From time to time companies and organisations revisit their structures to determine their relevance, to achieve optimal results.
All human beings, including women, have the right to choose their areas of focus, and their organisations, if progressive, should encourage and support them to focus on their areas of strengths instead of putting a spotlight on areas they are not passionate about.
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