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Why We Shouldn’t Ignore Professional Titles For Women

Dr Jashpal Kaur Bhatt, Gender Expert & Former Academic

01-Mar-21 14:00

Why We Shouldn’t Ignore Professional Titles For Women

It’s an unfortunate truth that in some circumstances, women are still not taken as seriously as their male counterparts, even when they are the leading experts in their field. We zoom in on the use of professional titles for women, and why they matter as we continue to strive for gender equality, especially in professional settings.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Hezril Asyraaf, Dashran Yohan


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