Sexism in the workplace

A survey by the Young Women’s Trust this year found that half of the women surveyed, between 18 and 30 years old, have experienced discrimination in the workplace. Join the panel to discuss how structural challenges ranging from microaggressions to verbal put-downs and blocked opportunities, all impact women in the workplace, and how positive leadership and zero tolerance can ensure everyone feels safe and empowered at work.

Chair: Alannah Logue MSYP, Convener of the Scottish Youth Parliament, Culture and Media Committee

Panellists:

Claire Reindorp is an experienced voluntary sector leader, having worked for 28 years in small and large charities. She has a track record of developing high impact programmes and services with local communities and marginalised groups. Her latest role as chief executive officer of Young Women's Trust continues a longstanding commitment to tackling inequalities, both through practical support and building longer term coalitions for change.

Jack Anderson MSYP is the MSYP for Dundee City East and Chair of Dundee Youth Council. In July 2023, he successfully passed a motion at the SYP National Sitting calling for greater protection for young people working in the retail and hospitality sectors, receiving support from 94% of the SYP membership.