How Not To Be Sexist In A B-School

Having talked to many of my friends from different B-schools, I can say for sure that sexism lurks in every corridor of the hostels and ironically so, even more from the co-ed hostels. Here are some guidelines on how not to be a sexist in a B-school-

– Do not tell any of the girls you know that she will get placed in the very first day or that she will get a pre-placement offer just because she is a girl and the company is looking to aid its already toppled sex ratio. You may think that you are giving her assurance but trust me; you are underestimating her talent and all the hard work she has put into getting to where she is today.

– Do not take a girl in your project group just because you think it will help you get more marks for obvious reasons.

– The first year in a B-school spares no one. The endless assignments, innumerous quizzes, gruelling classes, CV sessions and of course, "THE BAAP OF ALL", the summer internship placements takes a toll on each of us. However, male students are generally expected to deal with stress better than female students. Along with stereotyping, this is one of the worst spill-over I have expected of the highly sexist phrase "Men don't cry".

In the end, I would like to add that these and many more instances of casual sexism against men or women, seemingly harmless at first, turn into bigger matters afterwards. And, somewhere at some point, we all have been guilty as well as a victim of these.

It is high time that we, as future leaders, set an example for others and talk about this serious issue and make sure that no one is on either of the sides.