Public sector sexism and the lost generation

Public sector sexism and the lost generation This material is copyright but may be used for non commercial purposes. Please keep the © RapidBI Public sector sexism and the lost generation It’s unusual for me to write about political issues, but last week... More

Public sector sexism and the lost generation This material is copyright but may be used for non commercial purposes. Please keep the © RapidBI Public sector sexism and the lost generation It’s unusual for me to write about political issues, but last week I heard what in my mind is one of the worst cases of potential sexism in an institutional organisation for many years. I’m sure you have other examples, but here is mine. Is there Public sector sexism? Is it institutional? 2 years of her life wasted? “B” is 18, She has just completed a 2 year college course in animal management (diploma level 3 extended). She attained good grades. She has a passion for animal of all sizes and off her own back has worked with animals from llamas down to mice, mammals, reptiles & invertebrates, in zoos, small holdings, farms (urban & rural) as well as vet practices. Over the summer she has been looking for work in or around the sector without much luck – she is prepared to travel and live away. La Less