In a baffling move, a South Jersey publication recently announced a panel for their “Women’s Empowerment Series” titled “Women in Business: A Man’s Perspective.” Yes, you read that correctly. As if there aren’t enough white males in the corporate world offering unsolicited advice to women, this panel aims to amplify their voices in a space dedicated to empowering women—how original.
Yashar Ali, a contributor to New York Magazine and HuffPost, highlighted the absurdity of this panel on Twitter, prompting a wave of outrage from women everywhere. The publication’s initial excitement quickly turned to embarrassment as responses flooded in, with many women asking, “What on earth were you thinking?”
Join us for an enlightening evening filled with stories from men who, statistically speaking, earn more than their female counterparts for the same roles. Isn’t that inspiring? Apparently, the organizers thought so. The backlash was swift, leading them to follow up with a rather tone-deaf tweet asking, “No mansplaining allowed?” This, of course, is the very definition of mansplaining.
Realizing the gravity of their misstep, the publication hastily scrapped the panel altogether. Despite the G7 countries—those with the largest advanced economies—having no women in senior management roles in nearly four out of ten businesses, the push for male perspectives in discussions around women’s empowerment feels outdated. Current data shows that only 24% of senior business positions globally are held by women, which is only a slight increase from 2015. It’s evident: what women need is not more male insights but access to equal job opportunities and salaries.
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In summary, the concept of a panel focusing on women’s empowerment from a male viewpoint is not just misguided; it’s an indication of a larger issue within the corporate landscape. Let’s prioritize the voices and experiences of women who are directly impacted by these challenges.