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Widely publicized accusations from an Uber employee have shined an even brighter spotlight on the sexism and lack of diversity in the tech world.

The ongoing #MeToo and Time's Up movements may make it seem like celebrating IWD is a no - brainer for brands, but in fact, the campaigns against sexual harassment and sexism have raised the bar, says Erin Keeley, CMO at Mono, an ad agency.

Webber pushed aside the sexism and bad advice on how to cheat clients.

Some of this has been very public — the smear on the front page of a national newspaper; the racial undertones of comment pieces; and the outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.

In those days, there were no regulations around sexism, sexual assault or equal pay in the workplace.

In an April op - ed for the National Post, Rempel recounted some of the routine sexism she's faced in politics, furthering the ongoing discussion about the treatment of women in the workplace.

After the Ellen Pao - Kleiner Perkins trial, Vassallo in particular was approached by many other women concerned about sexism in tech and the startup world.

While Uber has grown to become the most valuable private tech company, its reputation has been tarnished by a slew of controversies, ranging from sexism within its ranks to allegations from rival Google that it stole key self - driving technology.

Sexism is a symptom of male white privilege residing in high perches that prevent women from shattering the glass ceiling.

In March, Sacca spoke at SXSW and said he wasn't surprised by what former Uber engineer Susan Fowler wrote in her blog post highlighting issues of alleged sexism at the company.

But while we can all celebrate the end of overt Mad Men - style sexism, does that mean women in business now face a totally level playing field?

For Jennings, who had grown up as a spirited tomboy bristling at the countless instances of sexism she faced, it was a transforming experience.

So what subtle forms of sexism do women still face?

Appthority's Uber findings come after a series of public relations fiascos for the ride - hailing company, which has had to deal with allegations of sexism, sexual harassment, government circumvention, and trade secret theft in the past month.

«I think it's more of a comment on the sexism of the brands that sign her to those deals,» said Laura Gentile, ESPNW's founder.

Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao, who has become the most recognizable face of the technology industry's struggle with diversity and sexism, is speaking out.

We're more aware of sexism when it shows its face as well, and more willing to take action to challenge it.

Part of the reason Irving has made battling sexism a priority at GoDaddy is to carry on a legacy started by his sister Lori Irving.

She seems to broaden this comment out to apply to women more generally — you know, those not regularly being dealt death threats, but those rather being victims of subtle sexism day in and day out.

That episode had prompted the PandoDaily blogger Sarah Lucy to accuse the company of «sexism and misogyny» and announce publicly that she would boycott the service.

The investigation was spurred by a blog post by a former engineer who described a culture of sexism at the company.

The study's bottom line seems to be that, sure, there is still plenty of sexism when it comes to women's behavior at the negotiating table, but if you're more interested at any given time in getting a good deal than challenging stereotypes, then flirting may be the way to go.

Correcting the sexism in tech culture will take time, but with a deliberate approach, tech entrepreneurs and investors can start building a better work environment for everyone.

Sexism in tech is absolutely «absolutely a systemic problem,» Square CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC's Deirdre Bosa on Squawk Box Asia.

A former engineer's claims of sexism at Uber have rocked the company for days, leading to a teary apology from its CEO Travis Kalanick.

Social media attacks on her led Kensington Palace (Harry's residence, as well as that of his brother William) to issue a statement last year decrying the «outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.»

In a LinkedIn blog post, venture capitalist Hoffman gave his insight into how to end the culture of sexism in Silicon Valley.

«Although we do not aim to make any political endorsements with this letter, we do express our unequivocal stance against the xenophobia, sexism, racism, and other forms of bigotry that you have actively and implicitly endorsed in your campaign.»

«I feel a deep obligation to our employees, our investors and our customers to distance myself from the sexism, racism, protectionism and hate that has defined the Trump administration's first days in office,» Goldin said in a memo to employees.

Racism and sexism has a long and storied history in advertising, and addressing it, while uncomfortable, has an impact.

Perhaps the most high - profile example of how such misconduct can destroy value is Uber, the ride - sharing company rocked by allegations of harassment and sexism early last year.

In business, just 7 percent of professional capital flows to women - run companies, a situation widely attributed to the paucity of female VCs and the taint of sexism in Silicon Valley's groundwater.

Uber has suffered one bad headline after the other over the course of the year, amid a sexism and harassment investigation, the departure of top executives and a high - profile lawsuit from Google.

We made sure that was across the board and there wasn't any sexism in that respect,» he said, without naming specific names.

No leader — male or female — should embark on the admittedly daunting task of eradicating workplace sexism alone.

But even this argument is steadily being undercut by research showing that women face unique hurdles at the negotiating table — hurdles that are associated with sexism and gender expectations.

(The criticism echoes a similar discussion, smacking of sexism, taking place in the U.S., where CNBC's Maria Bartiromo was dubbed the original «Money Honey,» and the same network's Erin Burnett is now called «the Street Sweetie.»)

On International Women's Day, it's easy to see why Canada — with our feminist Prime Minister and his gender - balanced cabinet — might be construed as a place where sexism is not really a problem.

During that interview, Parsons also responded to a question about sexism in the tech industry by disputing that any such culture exists at GoDaddy — at least in terms of pay disparities.

If you downplay your minority identity, you're running the risk of joining an organization with a culture of racism, sexism, elitism, or simply one in which you can't be your authentic self.

The Tumblr blog, «Sh-t People Say to Women Directors,» is exploding with tales of sexism.

«Sexism is one of the most socially accepted forms of discrimination and a pervasive disease in the film and television business,» the founders of Shit People Say to Women Directors said in an email to Fortune.

GoDaddy is trying hard to distance itself from the racy Super Bowl ads that made it famous — not to mention controversial, widely accused of sexism, and a target of boycotts.

The bittersweet reality is that centuries of deeply embedded sexism in the workplace will not disappear with the election of a woman president.

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Sexism in the workplace, equal pay issues, and a heavy saturation of men in an office — especially if there's a lingering Old Boy's Club mentality — can make it a challenge for a woman to achieve her maximum potential.

«We've watched this happen to director Lexi Alexander and screenwriter Julie Bush when they published their respective exposes on sexism in the film business,» they added, referring to blog posts by Alexander and Bush that risked backlash (and blacklisting) by taking the entertainment industry to task.

(Watch the full video interview on sexism in tech below.)

Parsons wrapped up his response about sexism in tech with a pitch, in characteristic colorful language:

Some of the actions that have helped keep these matters in the public eye include the Me Too movement, protests and Time's Up, an initiative that tackles harassment and sexism.