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As a 54 disabled woman I was pitted against a young Asian man. My scores ended up pretty even overall with my "opponent" in my view beating me (mainly due to age and being male). However despite my disability being unrepresented, sadly my opponent being of Asian ethnicity and also having GCSE's as opposed to being an undergraduate, I was more likely to end up in the boardroom.
I was pitted against and Older Male, with 2 children + disability _ Alevels. I am 41, no kids, no disability + GCSE's. My results were surprising in that despite my opinion was that I would not get it, research shows I would be more likely. Although I couldnt see the reasons why as I use IE8 which wouldnt scroll down. Now all I need is to finish my degree and go get that job :)
Wow. So, being well and appropriately educated and experienced for the sector, white, no disabilities, of an age which falls comfortably within the age bracket typical for board members, I am unlikely to make it to board level. Why? I'm female, and have a child (one who has experienced expensive childcare, with supportive, even if distant, family and - albeit ex - husband, which has enabled me to continue to work full time, overtime and travel when needed).
While working in a male dominated industry, I am very aware of tensions between what I would expect, and the reality of how I am perceived however was quite taken aback at the outcome of the Boardroom Challenge. Basically what it seems to come down to is my gender and being a mother.
Lots of food for thought.
Yes this happened to me to though I I did manage to complete it. Maybe servers were overloaded with users all at once?
I watched tonight's show as my Dad mentioned it was on! As a women in a senior management position with two children I identified with a number of the points raised. The group task was fascinating and the job advert language language bias. We need to do more to prepare women for the challenges they can face during their careers. Self belief, energy and determination have been important to fall back on when times get tough.
......bit like the chances of women getting to the top - how ironic!!
So I tried three times but sadly you haven't provided a continue button to progress through past the boardroom job part which is only the second screen.
I am very interested in this whole subject but disappointed to be thwarted by an attention to detail at an early hurdle.
Please feel free to let me know when this has been rectified as I would like to participate.
Thank you
Hi Marnie,
Apologies for the problems with the interactive, we are having trouble with Internet Explorer at the moment, could I ask you to try again using either Google Chrome or Firefox, both of which seem to work well.
Once again many apologies.
OpenLearn Moderator
It is somewhat disappointing that this interactive tool is publicised with the series but fails to work. Perhaps its another way that the men are attempting to keep that boardroom door completely shut? OU if you are serious about helping women redress the balance the least you can do is to get this tool work for all.
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