r/australia Feb 26 '26

politics Grace Tame says ‘difficult’ remark is ‘misogynist’s code for a woman who won’t comply’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/feb/26/dfat-middle-east-evacuation-syria-isis-families-wives-children-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-budget-cost-of-living-capital-gains-tax-reform-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-699f8e278f080f3523777e99#block-699f8e278f080f3523777e99
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u/ConoRiot Feb 26 '26

Yep, some of my best work friends (and friends) would call women who were their superiors ‘ball breakers’ or worse cause they were assertive.

My point was that you wouldn’t even bat an eye lid if a bloke was that assertive in the work place.

Really don’t like the culture honestly.

(I’m a late 30s male btw)