man at computer, woman on the phone

Sexism in the '90s

The family picture is on His desk.

  • Ah, a solid, responsible family man.
    The family picture is on Her desk.
  • Um, her family will come before her career.

    His desk is cluttered.

  • He's obviously a hard worker and a busy man.
    Her desk is cluttered.
  • She's obviously a disorganized scatterbrain.

    He is talking with his coworkers.

  • He must be discussing the latest deal.
    She is talking with her coworkers.
  • She must be gossiping.

    He's not at his desk.

  • He must be at a meeting.
    She's not at her desk.
  • She must be in the ladies room.

    He's not in the office.

  • He's meeting a customer.
    She's not in the office.
  • She must be out shopping.

    He's having lunch with the boss.

  • He's on his way up.
    She's having lunch with the boss.
  • They must be having an affair.

    The boss criticized Him.

  • He'll improve his performance.
    The boss criticized Her.
  • She'll be very upset.

    He got an unfair deal.

  • Did he get angry?
    She got an unfair deal.
  • Did she cry?

    He's getting married.

  • He'll get more settled.
    She's getting married.
  • She'll get pregnant and leave.

    He's having a baby.

  • He'll need a raise.
    She's having a baby.
  • She'll cost the company money in maternity benefits.

    He's going on a business trip.

  • It's good for his career.
    She's going on a business trip.
  • What does her husband say?

    He's leaving for a better job.

  • He knows how to recognize a good opportunity.
    She's leaving for a better job.
  • Women are not dependable. 1