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Overlooked in Plain Sight
Gender bias in the workplace is often discussed through policies and statistics, but many of its most common forms occur in everyday interactions that can easily go unnoticed. While these moments may seem small, their repeated impact can influence workplace culture, confidence, and perceptions of fairness. Many women working in male-dominated environments report experiences of being overlooked, redirected, or assumed less knowledgeable — even when they hold equal or greater expertise. These interactions are frequently dismissed as isolated incidents rather than recognized as patterns. To better understand how common these experiences are, I surveyed individuals about moments when they witnessed or experienced a situation where a woman was overlooked in…


