Sports Talk in the Office Could Be Discriminatory Against Women
Summary
Well, one organization thinks this kind of behavior can lead to problems and is urging that men be curtailed from talking about sports in the workplace altogether. Francke feels that sports talk in the office can "disproportionally exclude women" and create divisions in the workplace. She doesnt support a full ban on this kind of talk, just a moderation so that the workplaces are more inclusive and that everyone in the office feels more comfortable. She said that her organization’s research showed that both men and women are alienated by sports conversations and that such behavior leads to gender discrimination in the workplace. As business owners and managers, we should be aware of and curtail any office conversations that could lead to people feeling uncomfortable, be it about sports or anything else.