Lap dance ethos at heart of City sexism, say campaigners
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Sexism is commonplace in the city and drive approach is needed in order stamps, discrimination against women, the Fawcett Society warns today. The group is committed to the rights of women and focuses on sexual harassment in the workplace. “There was a lot of focus on the wage gap and lack of flexibility in working time, but we are looking for those that are less pronounced on the issues of sexual harassment of women and day-to-day experience , “said Kat Banyard, director of the Campaign. Banyard Highlights of the use of lap dancing club for the entertainment businesses, a practice which includes a large number of women who visit these clubs uncomfortable with customers. The company wants to change the system of licensing of lap dancing clubs, such as sexual exploitation rather than pubs and clubs, local authorities may be more restrictions. “If you have male colleagues for a fun dance club, the fact that women in a very difficult position,” she said. Many women who had suffered sexual harassment at the workplace, it was difficult to declare or high-level colleagues, the issue very seriously. “It is one thing, measures to combat harassment, but something entirely different, the subject in public opinion, and talk to someone.” Sexual harassment accounts for 18% of the premium in cases of discrimination based on sex. This is just one of many difficulties faced by women in the workplace, following the Fawcett Society. 30000 women each year lose their jobs in Britain for pregnancy, two thirds of low-paid workers are women, and women who work full time are paid 17% less than men on average. “Behind the remarkable richness of the city lies a hidden history of discrimination, and discrimination against women at all levels of the economy - from the bathroom to the meeting room,” said Katherine Rake, director of the Fawcett Society. |