• HottieAutie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    6 months ago

    I am male and have worked in both. Here are some trends I saw, which of course all have their exceptions.

    Advantages of mostly male workplaces

    • People are less likely to be offended
    • Straight forward communication
    • People are quicker to feeling comfortable with each other
    • People are quick to forgive each other

    Disadvantages of mostly male workplaces

    • Can be rough
    • Can result in hypermasculinity and competitiveness
    • More aggressive toward each other
    • Less compassionate of weaknesses or setbacks
    • Solutions to problems can be intense and aggressive

    Advantages of mostly female workplaces

    • More understanding of individual differences
    • Solutions tend to be less harmful/aggressive
    • Individual weaknesses are accepted and accommodated
    • Setbacks due to unexpected circumstances are more tolerated

    Disadvantages of mostly female workplaces

    • Gossip and drama
    • People can hold grudges for a long time
    • Shady and deceptive interpersonal interactions
    • People form cliques
    • Indirect communication with double meaning
    • Intentional misunderstanding to play power games