Why are women’s issues so often dismissed as ‘just jealousy’?

[Anonymous]

Like I remember one of my bosses would talk down to my colleague.

Of course if the colleague tried to tell anyone they'd probably not listen as the power dynamic.

So why don't people listen? Just because someone is in power doesn't mean they're a good person.

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The boss was not jealous of the colleague but definitely the type of person who would put someone down to feel superior.

Also the colleague was a good target as she was very tiny, meek and young (it was an internship for her so she was 19)

[FreyaRed]

Because in matter of power, good, bad, ugly or any kind of moral don't exist.
Another thing is that people in power see in every other person a potential threat. If they are slightly paranoid, you can use for your advantage but it can turn bad for you if you appear too smart or too ambitious.
Learn few things. Working in such toxic environment isn't democracy or popularity competition. You have to appear useful and obedient without appearing weak. Like a soldier, this is the type of persons people in power accept and need.

[Abbycado]

Yeah, that is common for people in power to assert it so people know they are. It is an ego thing, I think.

[Asker]

She wasn’t asserting it. She was putting that girl down

[Abbycado]

It is literally the definition of asserting her power over someone.

[Asker]

No asserting her power is showing I’m the boss etc

Putting someone down etc is bullying

[strateguy632]

because that is the main motive when ladies fight.

[Asker]

Women can cause serious damage to another.

it's not the gender it's the person.

[canamlusciouslad73]

Why do whites gaslight us about racism?

[MasterKS]

because that is the issue often.

[Asker]

You are a guy. How would you know?

And it’s interesting because they never do it to the guys only the women

[MasterKS]

@asker I am 30 years old and been with so many girls in my life, so I know how it is.

[Asker]

You sound like a woman hater someone who doesn’t respect women

[MasterKS]

@asker what's wrong in it? even a we guy get jealous no big deal. I don't mind if they do. take it easy.

[Asker]

To reduce most women issues to its jealousy is rude and offensive.

[MasterKS]

@asker it applies for your boss.

[Asker]

I don’t think she was jealous of the colleague at all.

She just liked feeling superior to someone

[MasterKS]

@asker why wants to superior?

[Asker]

Because she wants acclaim.

[MasterKS]

@asker by showing attitude to some staff? LOL isn't it funny?

[Asker]

Why would she be jealous of the colleague who is less successful

[MasterKS]

@asker may be beauty, body, looks, age... too many things.

[Asker]

Nah trust me it’s not that.

I never got the vibe she’s jealous just that she looks down on her

[MasterKS]

@asker I would love to follow you.