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niyad

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6. And how do you explain for the women who do not give birth?

Reply to Melon (Reply #5)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 11:14 PM

Dec 13

That is the justification that is nearly always used, and it is very discouraging to see that here.

You might want to watch "Lilly", or perhaps "9 to 5".

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'The patriarchy runs deep': women still getting a raw deal in the workplace as equality remains a dream [View all] niyad Dec 13 OP

The backlash against women's equality is very real dlk Dec 13 #1

Sadly true. niyad Dec 13 #2

I have a difficult with this. Melon Dec 13 #3

Sadly, your experience does not seem to be the norm, as almost any niyad Dec 13 #4

I understand that. Melon Dec 13 #5

And how do you explain for the women who do not give birth? niyad Dec 13 #6

I'm glad you worked for a company that paid fairly dlk Dec 14 #9

DURec leftstreet Dec 13 #7

Thank you. niyad Dec 13 #8