In a notoriously male-led sector, a new study shows the avalanche of everyday sexism women working in tech have to contend with on a daily basis:
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The survey also ranked infuriating sexist phrases women had overheard in the workplace by how common they were. In the top spot was being called “sweatheart”, “love”, or “darling”, with 93 per cent of survey respondents having heard all three.Read moreWe have seen changes across the tech sector over the last decade with the typically male orientated sector seeing an increase of women in key and more senior roles.
"Whether it’s the casual use as a term of endearment, or something as immoral as being overlooked for a promotion they deserve, we think it is paramount businesses tackle the culture of sexism right now and lead by example," Forder added.
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