Post 25

Sexualized behavior is a “weapon” that is used in many workplaces. This “weapon in the arsenal” can be a benefit for women or it can create a downfall as well. Sexuality is presented everywhere and especially in media. Media presents women lawyers as sexy and beautiful. Women sometimes use their sexuality to get what they want. Some benefits women get when using their sexuality can be advancement. Women sometimes to gain advancement in their careers “flirt to facilitate relationships with colleagues” (Gender on Trial, pg. 42). Women lawyers sometimes use their charm to create relationships with clients as well. In the reading one male lawyer stated if he were presenting a case and observed a women lawyer flirting or using her “little girl charm” (pg. 42), he would say she has the advantage over him. Women know that their sexuality can benefit them. Some women even know how to dress for different judges. One female lawyer stated in the reading she was informed she was getting a certain judge for her case. Therefore, she stated she was going to wear a shorter skirt for him. There was another lawyer that noticed a correlation with sexuality and benefits, so when she was on trial she noticed a certain jury was looking at her therefore, she raised her skirt up a little. Women are aware of these benefits to their sexuality. However, there are not going to always be pros to using their sexuality as a weapon. Using sexuality as a weapon opens up stereotypes about women professionalism. Using sexuality can hurt a lawyers profession, it is “too risky” (pg. 44).Women have to know when and when not to use their sexuality for advancement. Some people approve of it and some disagree with it. Some of those who start working and main priority is to use their sexuality will “slide down a slippery slope” (Gender on Trial, pg. 43).