Comments on: Redheads in the Workplace: The Cost of “Gingerism” at Work http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/ The Glass Hammer is an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. Visit us daily to discover issues that matter, share experiences, and plan networking, your career and your life. Get a new job right here! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Will (yes, a male) http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1502 Will (yes, a male) Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:12:42 +0000 http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/#comment-1502 I read and agree with this report, but was shocked to read the racist statement about Great Britain, the country in which I was born and raised. this states that: Brits are SUCH a hateful bunch… This level of hatred and discrimination exists nowhere but in your sicko land - nothing like it anywhere else. I am not a redhead, but am disgusted by how you treated tem over there. “Ginger”… It is like “nigger”… You have a hate-filled crappy, uptight country and should be ashamed. i do not try to dismiss that there are issues with discrimination, but you should remember that we were the first to outlaw slavery, and america was the last, many people would agree that slavery was a far greater evil than moderate chiding over hair colour. The collective sense of humour in britain is generally harsher than found elsewhere, however the majority of brits use jokes and light insults as a way of demonstrating affection and closeness. This is because we are a liberal and progressive country and are capable of withstanding war, disease and other such difficulties better than any other western nation. we may be a small island, but you should be respectful of our country, because we controlled the largest empire in human history, and our queen is still head of state for canada and australia. we are also a member of g8, the eight wealthiest nations and have considerable poltical power in the world. We didn't invent diplomacy or war, but history has shown that we are very good at them. We did however invent the machine-gun, tank, jet engine, discover antibiotics and prevent the nazis from developing nuclear weapons. I am reading biology and education at university and most of my friends are red haired, black, asian, disabled, irish, gay, women or otherwise discriminated against in one way or another. i reserve the right to mock them and poke fun, and take their responses with dignity and good humour. if any joke goes too far, i am always quick and sincere in my apology. I personally am in favour of equality in all rights and laws, despite being white middle-class and male. I read and agree with this report, but was shocked to read the racist statement about Great Britain, the country in which I was born and raised. this states that:

Brits are SUCH a hateful bunch… This level of hatred and discrimination exists nowhere but in your sicko land – nothing like it anywhere else. I am not a redhead, but am disgusted by how you treated tem over there. “Ginger”… It is like “nigger”… You have a hate-filled crappy, uptight country and should be ashamed.

i do not try to dismiss that there are issues with discrimination, but you should remember that we were the first to outlaw slavery, and america was the last, many people would agree that slavery was a far greater evil than moderate chiding over hair colour. The collective sense of humour in britain is generally harsher than found elsewhere, however the majority of brits use jokes and light insults as a way of demonstrating affection and closeness. This is because we are a liberal and progressive country and are capable of withstanding war, disease and other such difficulties better than any other western nation. we may be a small island, but you should be respectful of our country, because we controlled the largest empire in human history, and our queen is still head of state for canada and australia. we are also a member of g8, the eight wealthiest nations and have considerable poltical power in the world. We didn’t invent diplomacy or war, but history has shown that we are very good at them. We did however invent the machine-gun, tank, jet engine, discover antibiotics and prevent the nazis from developing nuclear weapons.

I am reading biology and education at university and most of my friends are red haired, black, asian, disabled, irish, gay, women or otherwise discriminated against in one way or another. i reserve the right to mock them and poke fun, and take their responses with dignity and good humour. if any joke goes too far, i am always quick and sincere in my apology.

I personally am in favour of equality in all rights and laws, despite being white middle-class and male.

]]> By: lisa http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-1443 lisa Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:46:10 +0000 http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/#comment-1443 You Brits are SUCH a hateful bunch... This level of hatred and discrimination exists nowhere but in your sicko land - nothing like it anywhere else. I am not a redhead, but am disgusted by how you treated tem over there. "Ginger"... It is like "nigger"... You have a hate-filled crappy, uptight country and should be ashamed. You sickos need to sort out your illness... Till then, you should send all your redheads to America, or Canada, or any decent nation, till you fix yourselves. You Brits are SUCH a hateful bunch… This level of hatred and discrimination exists nowhere but in your sicko land – nothing like it anywhere else. I am not a redhead, but am disgusted by how you treated tem over there. “Ginger”… It is like “nigger”… You have a hate-filled crappy, uptight country and should be ashamed.

You sickos need to sort out your illness… Till then, you should send all your redheads to America, or Canada, or any decent nation, till you fix yourselves.

]]> By: a professional woman http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-646 a professional woman Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:06:20 +0000 http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/#comment-646 there is the old adage goes "fine feathers make fine birds" and as someone once added "yes, look at Liz Hurley; she would probably not have had a multi million pound career had she not turned up in That fine dress". In the City, business and professional world, whether we like it or not, both men and women are judged on their appearance. Some feel that women get the brunt of this, but in the absence of discrimination, this may be a situation where one should chose one's battles carefully. there is the old adage goes “fine feathers make fine birds” and as
someone once added “yes, look at Liz Hurley; she would probably not have
had a multi million pound career had she not turned up in That fine
dress”. In the City, business and professional world, whether we like
it or not, both men and women are judged on their appearance. Some feel
that women get the brunt of this, but in the absence of discrimination,
this may be a situation where one should chose one’s battles carefully.

]]> By: Nicki Gilmour http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-645 Nicki Gilmour Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:03:56 +0000 http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2007/11/07/redheads-in-the-workplace-the-cost-of-%e2%80%9cgingerism%e2%80%9d-at-work/#comment-645 Disclaimer: The Glass Hammer cannot give you legal advice and you should see a lawyer. Good Luck with it all- Publisher. Disclaimer: The Glass Hammer cannot give you legal advice and you should see a lawyer.
Good Luck with it all- Publisher.

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