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14 Some Gender Pitfalls and How to Minimize Their Effects

On the one hand, it is still a bit unrealistic to expect that every faculty member in the department is enlightened on the subject of appropriate ways to deal with faculty members of the opposite sex, or with those whose sexual orientation is different. On the other hand, it is doubly uncomfortable when the boors are in power positions.

If you do have uncomfortable encounters with faculty members or other colleagues, be prepared to set very precise rules about future interactions. Here are some samples that may or may not fit your style:


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Dianne O'Leary 2019-04-24