Do you know sexism Trine Askholm

In this episode, Trine Askholm interviews two of the authors behind the book – Associated Professor Mie Plotnikov and Professor Sara Louise Muhr.

They talk about why it was important to promise full anonymity to the participants who shared their experiences and that no actions would be taken, thus leaving the perpetrators without consequences.

You will be introduced to sexism, the definition of it, how it is carried out, why we exert sexism and why it is so difficult to talk about.

We will examine different vignettes within the themes; Individual strategies of protection, exclusion within the academy, threats and inappropriate comments regarding maternity leave.

Guests: Associate Professor Mie Plotnikov from Aarhus University and Professor Sara Louise Muhr from Copenhagen Business School

Producer and host: Trine Askholm

Editor and producer: Freia Dam

Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/

In this episode, Associated Professor Ana Maria Munar presents the pedagogics and method of vignettes as a tool to counteract sexism.

We look at the perspectives of why the use of vignettes are a democratic way to discuss sexism, what do we gainand what are the weaknesses when using this method.

You get advice on how to use vignettes in your own organization.

We look at what happens at Christmas Parties when people are still at work but now with alcohol included.

Ana Maria Munar explains why the reply “Why didn’t you do anything” can re-traumatize the victim and why gaslighting is so dangerous for a person.

We review vignettes within the themes; Psychical assault, victim-blaming, public humiliation and hostile sexism, and institutionalized sexism.

Guest: Associate Professor Ana Maria Munar, Copenhagen Business School

Producer and host: Trine Askholm

Editor and producer: Freia Dam

Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/

Learn that sexism is not about sex, but about power, when Trine Askholm meets up with Associated Professor Jo Krøjer, Roskilde University and Camilla Gregersen, Foreperson of The Danish Association of Masters and PhDs (DM).

Jo Krøjer elaborates, on her point of view, that universities are still a patriarchal structure prioritizing men’s careers and salaries, while the research areas dominated by female students and staff, are consistently underfunded.

Camilla Gregersen andJo Krøjer look into the reasons why so many women leave the academic world. They visualize the huge gap between the number of women in leading positions at the universities compared to the number of female PhD students.

The guests review vignettes within these following themes: Everyday sexism, men’s competences vs. female looks, reporting, caretakers at work and paternalistic sexism.

Guests: Associate Professor Jo Krøjer, Roskilde University and Camilla Gregersen, Foreperson in DM.


Producer and host: Trine Askholm

Editor and producer: Freia Dam

Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/

In this episode, we talk about everyday sexism and why it happens in most workplaces, often without people noticing.

Trine Askholm talks with Professor Sara Louise Muhr and HR-director Thomas Thorsøe from Kemp & Lauritzen about poor working environment in which employees are exposed to everyday sexism, that most likely will result in poor performance for employees.

You will find out why it is no longer appropriate to hang a calendar with naked people in your office.

The guests dive into vignettes within the themes: Everyday sexism, stereotyping “women as natural nurturers” and sexism against men.

Guests: Professor Sara Louise Muhr, Copenhagen Business School and HR-director Thomas Thorsøe, Kemp & Lauritzen.


Producer and host: Trine Askholm

Editor and producer: Freia Dam

Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/

In this episode, we talk about why the topic of sexism can be a radioactive subject to talk about, both as a victim but also as a researcher.

The guests in this episode are Eva Sophia Myers from SDU and Professor Emeritus in gender studies Liisa Husu, Örebro University.

We talk about sexism from a Danish perspective and why it is not a given that Danish universities take part in international collaborative research on sexism.

Trine Askholm speaks with the guests about vignettes within the themes: Time and reporting, accountability, protecting oneself and career exclusion.

Guests: Leader of the ’Gender Equality Team’ Eva Sophia Myers, University of Southern Denmark, SDU, and Professor Emeritus in gender studies, Liisa Husu, Örebro University.

Producer and host: Trine Askholm

Editor and producer: Freia Dam

Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/

In this episode, Trine Askholm interviews co-writer of the book and Gender Researcher, Lea Skewes, from University of Southern Denmark and Anette Borchorst, who is Professor Emeritus in Political Gender Research from Aalborg University.

As a listener, you will get to know that there has always been sexual harassment. It was not until the 1970's that a concept was invented in the U.S. Only then could the phenomenon be addressed in a holistic way. After almost three decades of trying to break through with the knowledge about sexual harassment and sexism came the Metoo movement and things started rolling.

The Metoo Movement has influenced the debate and conversation about sexual harassment. With the Metoo debate people have begun to realize that we have a problem – worldwide and here in Denmark.

You will learn more about solving the structural problems of sexism and sexual harassment. You will get to know that victims often feel very alone with their experiences. And that many victims think others assume that “you probably let it happen”.

Trine Askholm asks Skewes and Borchorst questions on:
Can we accept flirting at work?Do we in Denmark have rules to protect the victims or their violators?Who is responsible for sexism and sexual harassment?Is there a difference between your rights being employed or volunteering in an organization?Do you know what to do if you experience sexism or if you witness sexism at your workplace?In the end of the episode, we look into more vignettes, dealing with examples of everyday sexism, sexual harassment with sexual undertones. With the vignettes we get insights into what happens to individuals who face everyday sexism repeatedly, and the fear of damaging their own careers if one draws attention to the problem.

The episode includes talk about what happens when the issue of quotas is brought up among colleagues. The guests also discuss the myth “she probably got the job because she is a woman”.

Guests: Lea Skewes, Postdoc Gender Researcher at University of Southern Denmark, and Anette Borchorst Professor Emeritus in Political Gender Research from Aalborg University.

Producer and host: Trine Askholm

Editor and producer: Freia Dam

Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/