For a few years now I've come to the conclusion that I am sexist. A least, I think that's the correct term. I think that our society would be greatly benefited if women, as a whole, returned back to their original place in society instead of trying to infiltrate the places where men are.
Case in point:
I have not interacted with a business woman who has been as competent as a man in the same position. I have not interacted with a woman in a business setting who was able to get straight to the point and do what I, as the client, wanted. These are things that, in my experience, men have been able to do.
I think it comes down to the difference between men and women. Men compartmentalize, and women see things as a whole. While the way that women think works in some jobs, there are other professions in which I think it is a huge hindrance. I have not had any positive experiences with a female real estate agent. In fact, the times when I have been the client of a female real estate agent, we have switched to a different one ... a male real estate agent, who somehow was able to do what we wanted. Both of the female real estate agents we worked with in the past seemed to have a hard time taking themselves out of the equation.
Without a doubt, I am focused on gender when I consider which checkout counter I will go to in the grocery store (always men). If I have to call customer service for anything, I almost hang up when a female voice gets on the line, and many times I will end up calling back and feel grateful when I hear a male voice the second time. Even at times, I preferred male teachers and school administrators as opposed to female.
Now, don't get me wrong. Women definitely have a place in society, and they do perform many jobs well. I just don't seek them out in certain places and instances. Does that make me sexist? Perhaps. But, I'm comfortable with it.
Case in point:
I have not interacted with a business woman who has been as competent as a man in the same position. I have not interacted with a woman in a business setting who was able to get straight to the point and do what I, as the client, wanted. These are things that, in my experience, men have been able to do.
I think it comes down to the difference between men and women. Men compartmentalize, and women see things as a whole. While the way that women think works in some jobs, there are other professions in which I think it is a huge hindrance. I have not had any positive experiences with a female real estate agent. In fact, the times when I have been the client of a female real estate agent, we have switched to a different one ... a male real estate agent, who somehow was able to do what we wanted. Both of the female real estate agents we worked with in the past seemed to have a hard time taking themselves out of the equation.
Without a doubt, I am focused on gender when I consider which checkout counter I will go to in the grocery store (always men). If I have to call customer service for anything, I almost hang up when a female voice gets on the line, and many times I will end up calling back and feel grateful when I hear a male voice the second time. Even at times, I preferred male teachers and school administrators as opposed to female.
Now, don't get me wrong. Women definitely have a place in society, and they do perform many jobs well. I just don't seek them out in certain places and instances. Does that make me sexist? Perhaps. But, I'm comfortable with it.
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I say as long as you're good with it, run with it. (Being a sexist that is. . .but I guess it could go with being the sexiest too.) :)
I definitely think women don't belong in many, many professions. My biggest is military and police and fire departments. We were created with different purposes in mind than men -- and I'm definitely okay with that. I think men are made to protect and fight and women are meant to strengthen the home with nurturing and educating...
Whoa...I'll stop right there. :) :)
I guess the good old saying that needs to be remembered is “Do unto other as you’d have done unto you” or something to that effect. How would you like to be hung up on without even being given a chance to prove yourself and to prove that you can do your job even if you are a woman? How would it feel if someone wouldn’t allow you to help with some project, because they don’t think you can handle the job without actually seeing what you can do? I know there are times, after you give someone a chance, that you need to move on to someone else…but hey, everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves.
I think it would be a good time to note that your opinion is based on how you perceive and interact with others around you. I, for instance, have had more positive experiences with females in the examples you gave (with the exception of a real estate agent because I haven't had the use for one yet).
That being said, I wouldn't say that my perception leads me to choose a female grocery store clerk over a male. It does, however, lead me to believe that it doesn't matter the gender of the individual in most cases. It is actually more the communication skills and personality of the person you're interacting with that determines if you walks away from thinking it was a positive experience. And in turn, your own communication skills and personality.
I think you're right on point in saying that you're sexist. You don't give your own sex much credit. Or yourself for that matter. I'd like to think you are more open and accepting than this post construes.
Just my two cents. :)