Is this a case of sexual discrimination?

[the_bob_delusion]

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/male-worker-sues-female-boss-23566068

"A laboratory scientist is suing the “woman-dominated” firm where he worked, claiming that his female boss told him to “man up”.

He claims that his manager Ashleigh Knowles told him “men are less organised” and that he was repeatedly ordered to “go away” during “girls-only” conversations.

Mr Price says he was the only worker instructed to carry boxes, being told “because you’re a man”."

Do you think he was unfairly treated or is he whining like a girl? (keep your panties on, it's a joke)

Why do women always expect man to perform the  more physical duties?

Are terms like "be a man" , "man up" sexist and out-dated?

Discuss.

[not_for_sale2025]

Personally I think the issue of discrimination has become ridiculous. People have allowed internet lunatics to dictate what is right and what is wrong. Some harmless people are innocent of discrimination but are held guilty until proven innocent. And I am stunned that so many older people have fallen for this rubbish, and in fact have joined in. I'm not convinced all these people pointing the finger at their targets are the real good guys.

[katistrophik]

I have told a few people trolls on the boards to 'man up'

To me it is not gender biased, just a saying.

I think the whole world is getting too precious over things that are seen as 'offensive', and could do with an injection of 'a sense of humour'

Spoiler

too many people are suddenly  'not Happy Jan'  with everything and need to lighten up....

[bidicus*maximus]

We do seem to be living, more and more, in a delusional world that would deny that there are indeed differences between men and women, often in the name of a misguided desire for "inclusion" (when it's impossible to make everyone feel "included", in any case).

I can't imagine what our rugged ancestors would think of what we are becoming today.

[icyfroth]

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@the_bob_delusion wrote:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/male-worker-sues-female-boss-23566068

"A laboratory scientist is suing the “woman-dominated” firm where he worked, claiming that his female boss told him to “man up”.

He claims that his manager Ashleigh Knowles told him “men are less organised” and that he was repeatedly ordered to “go away” during “girls-only” conversations.

Mr Price says he was the only worker instructed to carry boxes, being told “because you’re a man”."

Do you think he was unfairly treated or is he whining like a girl? (keep your panties on, it's a joke)

Why do women always expect man to perform the  more physical duties?

Are terms like "be a man" , "man up" sexist and out-dated?

Discuss.

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Yes I do think so.

[lalbo-81]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@the_bob_delusion wrote:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/male-worker-sues-female-boss-23566068

"A laboratory scientist is suing the “woman-dominated” firm where he worked, claiming that his female boss told him to “man up”.

He claims that his manager Ashleigh Knowles told him “men are less organised” and that he was repeatedly ordered to “go away” during “girls-only” conversations.

Mr Price says he was the only worker instructed to carry boxes, being told “because you’re a man”."

Do you think he was unfairly treated or is he whining like a girl? (keep your panties on, it's a joke)

Why do women always expect man to perform the  more physical duties?

Are terms like "be a man" , "man up" sexist and out-dated?

Discuss.

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Yes I do think so.

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Best of luck to him. I hope he isn't holding his breath for a cash award, and I hope he's got his  work history up to date. He'll need it while job hunting. 

[springyzone]

I think there is too much political correctness around but all the same, I think if he is telling the truth, the man was not treated respectfully.

It shouldn't be a matter of male or female in a workplace, it basically comes down to respect and a bit of thoughtfulness.

So to me, asking someone to 'man up' is just an expression, it could be used with females too. I take it to mean 'own up' or take responsibility.

'Men are less organised." Sweeping generalisation, not called for.

Ordered to go away during girls only coversations. Bit rude in the workplace. It could depend on tone of voice. If someone laughed and said, "Daniel, cover your ears, we're talking women's stuff', fair enough. But if Daniel tried to join a group, then the correct response would have been to make room for him and maybe change the conversation if it was something they didn't feel comfortable talking about in front of him. Excluding one worker is hurtful to that person.

Asking Daniel to carry boxes. If he was the only one asked to carry them, not fair. But if they asked for help because he was a bit bigger or stronger, fair enough. It's a bit like reaching for something. If you can't reach it, you might ask someone taller to help. So if other people were also helping with boxes, it would be fair enough to rope in Daniel.

"Be a man", yes I think it is a bit out dated.