Actually what is happening is that the gender bias as well as gender preference is being used by everyone to suit their convenience. Though all of us would like to believe that all are equal, the reality is somewhat different. We see a lot of glamourous gals in the hospitality industry, customer care centres, etc. in higher proportion that the guys in the same position. Perhaps the biggest paradox is visible in the kitchen staff of star hotels. Across the world, we find male head-chefs and very few female head-chefs, with Madhur Jaffery being the sole exception. Such exceptions are visible in other industries also.
But I find the whole debate of whether who is suited best for a particular occupation rather silly as the whole issue is solely based on the individual capabilities. How can one explain the emergence of fiery Fiona of HP or Indra Nooyi of Pepsi?? How could they reach the top?? It is simply because of their sheer perseverance and individual capabilities. We are yet to hear a woman heading the military anywhere in the world, though there are a lot of woman cadets.
Moving slightly away from the issue - the choice of John McCain's running VP mate, Palin is a raging debate in the US elections. Many believe that it is because of the glamourous quotient of Sarah Palin vis-a-vis the ageing presedential candidate and also to counter attack the huge popularity of Barrak Obama.
Now we can debate how a young woman VP with very little powers or role in a US congress can uplift McCain's chances over Obama.
Regards
Santosh Balan
On Mon, 15 Sep 2008 rajeshwari iyer wrote :
>reema,
>
> lets agree that women are more successful not only in PR but in all profession than men though there are hicupz....
>
> "Women" require no empathy, sympathy, considerations but "DIGNITY".
>
> reg
> rr iyer
>Reema Sarin <r_sarin@hotmail.
> Thanks CJ,
>I couldn't agree more.
>
>Regards,
>Reema
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>To: Image_Management@
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>Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:32:29 +0000
>Subject: [Image_Management] Re: The 1st International Conference on the Status & Role of Women in PR
>
>
> Sorry for my observations but I feel that aren't we somehow
>accentuating the gender factor at every fora? Gender is never a
>criteria when it comes to professionalism. A man can be as empathatic,
>creative, responsive, caring, as any woman can be. And I am sure no
>woman is being discriminated against in PR that we need to define her
>status and role in this profession.
>And when it comes to creating special work conditions, the criteria
>runs across the entire society. There are women in government, as well
>as in private sector, and our responsibility today is to focus on
>equality than redefining gender-specific roles in a profession.
>These are just my personal thoughts and no criticism of any group.
>CJ
>--- In Image_Management@
>wrote:
> >
> > dear friends
> > Appreciating your support, I hereby attach more information re
>Conference called "the Status & Role of Women in PR".
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> > Simin
> > director of KPRI
> >
> > The 1st International Conference on the Status & Role of Women in PR
> > July 2009- Tehran, Iran
> >
> > Introduction
> >
> > Women's influence on public relations has grown rapidly in recent
>years. Increasingly, women pr practitioners enter the field or assume
>leadership and management of public and private companies. This
>growing trend throughout the world is a manifestation of women's
>efficiency and their crucial role in pr area.
> >
> > Public Relations Global Consulting Company (PRGCC) in cooperation
>with professional association holds "the 1st International Conference
>on Women's Status and Role in PR" in July 2009 in Tehran.
> >
> > Purposes of Conference:
> >
> > Contribution to studies and clarification of women's character and
>status in public relations Contribution to studies and description of
>women's achievements and how to use their talents and capabilities in
>this field Contribution to development and promotion of knowledge of
>public relations and encouraging women pr practitioners in modern
>standards and methods Paving the way for exchanging experience and
>knowledge in public relations industry Establishing scientific
>relations and exchanging ideas among women pr practitioners
> > Collecting information and introducing the latest achievements of
>women in pr area Holding special meeting and promoting necessary
>skills for women pr practitioners Exchanging successful executive
>experience and the way for making pr women's achievements practical
> > Discussing the problems and challenges of women's active involvement
>in public relations
> >
> > Conference Programs
> >
> > Submitting articles in general and special meetings Public and
>private organizations and companies share their experience in public
>relations as case studies Holding forums for senior managers and
>experts of organizations and economy entities Holding educational
>workshops on public relations Holding exhibitions on companies and
>organizations' achievements, scientific books and publications,
>multimedia educational programs, introducing consulting, educational,
>and research pr institutes Holding a clinic on advancing the
>profession of public relations during conference days Paying homage to
>the successful women pr practitioners Establishing a data bank for
>women pr practitioners
> >
> > The Subject matters
> >
> > The status of women in public relations; approaches and achievements
> > Women professional law; a survey of women activities in public
>relations field Code of women's rights and responsibilities in public
>relations Women management in public relations; a strategic approach
> > Strategic planning of women's issues in public relations
>Characteristics of proper public relations for women An introduction
>of key elements in women involvement in public relations
> > Clarification of women's multiple roles in public relations
> > Gender-specific behaviors in public relations field
> > The role of women in the economy of public relations
> > The role of IT in women involvement in public relations
> > Public relations and feminine creativity
> > Women in the Internet and PR 2.0
> > Woman, public relations, and globalization
> > Woman, public relations, and entrepreneurship
> > Men's trust in women's management in public relations
> > Evaluating the status of women in public relations
> > Legal and professional hindrance to women involvement in public
>relations
> > Strategies for effective involvement of women in public relations field
> >
> > Conference Schedule
> >
> > 1 Deadline for submitting abstract and summary description of
>experience 6 Dec. 2008
> > 2 Notification of abstract acceptance 22 Dec. 2008
> > 3 Deadline for submitting the article and description of experience
>21 Jan. 2009
> > 4 Deadline for registration in conference 30 Jan. 2009
> > 5 Deadline for registration in educational workshop 30 Jan. 2009
> > 6 Deadline for registration in exhibition 31 Dec. 2008
> > 7 Deadline for appearance in abstract book 31 Dec. 2008
> > 8 Holding the Conference July 2009
> >
> > Any cooperation is welcomed
> >
> > Considering the importance of public relations and its role in
>realization of goals of public and private organizations and
>companies, and its results and consequences, the conference organizers
>would welcome any advice or suggestion with open arms.
> > People interested in attending the different committees of
>conference or special meetings, seminars, and workshops contact us at
>conference address.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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