This podcast series puts spotlight on knovledge about sexism as a way to contribute to the fight against sexism and sexist abuse in the university world.
Listeners are introduced to researchers and other leading sexism experts. They discuss awareness of sexism, boosting the work to prevent it and other sexist violations in working life – both within the academic workspace and outside.
The podcast is built on the e-book “Sexism in Danish Higher Education and Research” publised in 2020 by a group of researchers from Roskilde University (RUC), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Aarhus University (AU) and Copenhagen University (KU.
Listening to this podcast, you will learn about sexism. You will gain insight into the reasons why sexism can thrive in academic organizations and knowledge of how sexism affects the individual as well as the workplace.
You will be presented with examples on how managers can prevent sexism and deal with it when it occurs.
The podcast is sponsored by Roskilde University (RUC), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Aarhus University (AU) and Copenhagen University (KU).
Producer and host: Trine Askholm
Editor and producer: Freia Dam
Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/
In this episode, the theme is intersectionality and why lived experiences need to be taken seriously.
To talk about that, Trine Askholm have asked Professor Sara-Louise Muhr to join her in the studio once again. And this time they have invited consultant and advisor Thandi Dyani to join.
As a listener, you will be able to hear a conversation about racism and discrimination, and how Thandi Dyani has been shifting people’s mindset with her work.
The interview circles around questions on ‘hygge’ discrimination and why it is important to say out loud if you have behaved racist. Have you ever behaved racist and felt embarrassed, listen to the words of the two experts here. Sara-Louise Muhr gives a definition on intersectionality for the listerners. We elaborate on why it is important for us to have a term like intersectionality.
In this episode, you will also hear personal stories from both the guest and the host, who share stories that can be difficult to say out loud.
Finally, we cover two stories from the book; two vignettes within the theme of intersectionality, myths and jokes.
Guests: Thandi Dyani, consultant and advisor 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/ (https://sexismedu.dk/)
6 Dec 2023
Episode 7: Sexism with a human rights perspective
In this episode, Trine Askholm interviews co-writer of the book and Associate Professor Jo Krøjer from Roskilde University, and Bjarke Oxlund, who is Director of Equal Treatment at the Institute of Human Rights.
You will be able to hear Bjarke Oxlund explain why we have human rights and how he and his colleagues work with human rights at the Institute of Human Rights in Denmark.
We talk about the fact, that most people are against discrimination, and everybody think that in Denmark we have that part under control. But in fact, we don’t, discrimination happens every day.
Jo Krøjer tells that typically, when you ask women how it is with equal rights in Denmark, their answers would differ whether they have experienced parenthood or not being in the labor market. A lot of women experience that their employer is not as keen to secure their right to a safe and sound work environment as they are for the men.
Jo Krøjer and Bjarke Oxlund gives the listeners their perspectives about the European directives on equal treatment that we have implemented in Denmark and they discuss the general skepticism when it comes to everything that you might relate to as 'political correctness'.
Many studies shows that the Danish level of modern sexism is very high compared to any comparable society. And modern sexism consists exactly of, at one hand, claiming that you are for gender equality, but on the other hand, being blind to all the gender inequality that happens, and that you perhaps are a partaker in.
Bjarke Oxlund tells that the EU legislation and the EU policies on gender equality has been a progressive force in the Danish political environment transparency as a solution to many of the problems for instance equal pay.
In the interview we come around important aspects of human rights when we talk about psychical assault and victim blaming, consent legislation/ Samtykkelovgivningen, Danish humor and sexist myths.
Guest: Associate Professor Jo Krøjer from Roskilde University, and Bjarke Oxlund, Director of Equal Treatment at the Institute of Human Rights.
Producer and host: Trine Askholm
Editor and producer: Freia Dam
Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/
6 Dec 2023
Episode 6: Listening to the victims voices
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/ (https://sexismedu.dk/)
20 Jun 2023
Episode 5: Sexism seen in an organizational perspective.
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/
20 Jun 2023
Episode 4: Bias and Everyday Sexism
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/
20 Jun 2023
Episode 3: Sexism and the leaky pipeline
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/
20 Jun 2023
Episode 2: Vignettes as a tool to counteract sexism
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/
20 Jun 2023
Episode 1: What is Sexism and why do we exert sexist behavior.
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/
Contact Do you know sexism
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Do you know sexism?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
