Priorities for the Minister for Women - stop the bullying

A priority for the minister for women should be to stop workplace bullying, particularly of women, usually by their managers. Unfortunately many employers feel they should support their manager rather than the victim of bullying. Women survivors of domestic violence who often suffer from PTSD and anxiety attacks are particularly vulnerable and the effects of bullying which are serious and long term can lead to depression, even suicide. Even employers who claim to be 'expert' or champions of women's rights can be misled by a bullying manager.

The next priority should be to recognise the skills and experience of older women and give them the same opportunities as for example they would give to a young male graduate and not just give them a post at the bottom of the hierarchy as dogsbody with no opportunity for advancement. Some employers have trouble recognising that older women can be skilled at using a computer, set up websites etc.
Thirdly, all jobs should be advertised so that everyone can have the opportunity to apply. Patronage tends to be dealt out in a bias fashion. We could for example have the 'I wish' Mrs Robinson type syndrome! I understand that people all like to being flattered. Good film - The Graduate!

(picture of a manager.)