In the world, the realm of work still perpetuates a patriarchal culture, where men are considered more competent than women. So that the hierarchy gives birth to gender discrimination in the workplace. In cases of discrimination, women are often disadvantaged and underestimated in the work environment.
Here are some issues related to gender discrimination that are often experienced by women in the workplace. Come on, see!
Women's and Men's Salaries Are Not Equal
When compared to conditions globally, women in Indonesia earn 23 percent less than men. Although many female workers have bachelor's degrees, higher education has not been able to narrow the wage gap between men and women.
“Given the gender gap in the workplace, let's fight gender-based discrimination in the workplace together. It is time for women and men to be appreciated equally based on their talents, work results and competencies, not their gender,” said the Minister of Manpower Ida Fuziyah, as quoted by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Sexual harassment
The Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (BCWE), conducted a workplace sexual harassment survey in November-December 2018. There were 1,240 respondents, of which 83 percent of women were victims of sexual harassment in the workplace and 16 percent of the victims were men. However, only 14 percent of respondents chose to report to HRD or management.
Harassment in the workplace received by women includes physical harassment such as being touched and held on the body. While verbal abuse such as flirtatious calls, jokes or sexual humor, and invitations to have sex. Such harassment is generally perpetrated by a superior or senior co-worker.
Women Rarely Get Promotions Than Men
Despite having a high level of education and having the same experience as men, far fewer women get promotions in the workplace than men.
“According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) it shows that there are 30 percent of women occupying managerial positions in the public and private sectors. Women also earn 23 percent less than men,” said Lusiana Julia, the ILO's Program Officer on Gender and Labor Standards, reported by the International Labor Organization (ILO).