Our Strategies to Deal with Stereotypes by Meher Joseph https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y en-us 2021-03-11 05:31:33 UTC 2021-03-11 10:11:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Women judged on several occasions specially due to cultural difference-females should stay at home do house hold work. https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297217105 Not easy to resolve, no single solution. Women ignored during technical meetings-Show resistance be strong convey how you feel. Going for field work-challenged by the men. Convince group Lead by example. 
Give examples, policies formulation, Empower Women, Such Trainings may be part of  curriculum. Culture should be developed. ]]> 2021-03-11 09:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297217105 Stereotypes: https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297218741 Women (gender)
Low income country (When you come from)
Men decision , women must follow what men say
Natural air
Strategies:
management of conflict
Be confident and humble
Technical competences 





]]> 2021-03-11 09:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297218741 https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297224113 Showing by the examples and attitudes that stereotypes are not correct

We have to prove that we are capable to do things that are not expected from women

Improve awareness in our teams about stereotypes

Break stereotypes

Raise my son to don't have negative stereotypes about women

Learn from women models]]> 2021-03-11 10:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297224113 Blocking to take a high level position https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297225543 2021-03-11 10:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297225543 Strategies: https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297234967 1. Walking a tight rope: ensure measured/nuanced responses
2. Balancing testosterone: sometimes stern responses needed to assert yourselves
3. Playing along: sometimes need to play the game
4. Protecting nationals: especially as an international staff and women
5. Women and men at top, being supportive: women and men systematically need to support other women; often: women support men more than men support women]]> 2021-03-11 10:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297234967 https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297240035 Make a joke to draw attention to the situation
Speak up on behalf of others who are not being listened to ---"I think so and so is making a valid point"]]> 2021-03-11 10:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297240035 https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297240106 State]]> 2021-03-11 10:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297240106 Actually call out the behaviour or comment in the moment, although this is very difficult as it often takes us by surprise https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297241065 2021-03-11 10:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297241065 Addressing public humiliation even after the fact https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297241856 Not letting it pass but writing an email to the offending colleague to document]]> 2021-03-11 10:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297241856 Don't fall into negative stereotypes. https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297242253 Duty station
Hardship duty station: most men in leadership positions]]> 2021-03-11 10:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297242253 Stand up for others as you would like them to step up for you. Dont just "let it go" https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297244042

]]> 2021-03-11 10:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297244042 Strategies https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297245366 Do what men do best LOBBY FOR YOUR CASE
Practice being in the spotlight
Be vocal
Support one another - we are one team


]]> 2021-03-11 10:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297245366 At the time blatantly ignore the comment and then address directly with person afterwards to ensure they understand how inappropriate their behaviour was https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297245765 2021-03-11 10:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/meherjoseph1993/q2laj0naz8vh9f5y/wish/1297245765