Denying access is blatantly discriminative #centerforrespect #mikedomitrz #equalityatwork #respect
In this YouTube monologue, Mike Domitrz critiques the practice of men who refuse to attend business dinners alone with a woman, arguing that such refusals are rooted in sexist assumptions. He outlines two common rationales men give: (1) the belief that a woman left alone with a man in a professional setting could lead to danger or misconduct, and (2) the perception that women are manipulative, controlling, and could jeopardize a man's career. Domitrz points out that these justifications implicitly label women as dangerous and manipulative while portraying men as inherently trustworthy and caring. He further notes that when men cite personal relationship issues (e.g., a spouse’s preference) as a reason, it reveals a lack of trust within the relationship, which he argues is not the fault of women or the corporate environment. Overall, Domitrz frames the refusal as a blatant form of gender discrimination that reflects broader mistrust and bias in the workplace.
