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May 06, 2007
Quickie Link: Sexism in the City: The Last Bastion of Prejudice
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By vanrozenheim
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(UK) - From the choice of canapés to the guest speakers, BP made a special effort to ensure that their guests felt welcome. The event earlier this year was laid on to reassure gay and lesbian recruits they had nothing to fear from being "out" at work. The firm, a giant in an industry notorious for its macho attitudes and executives, was anxious that the evening be a success. Notably absent, however, was Lord Browne, then BP's chief executive. His absence from the gathering could, with hindsight, be interpreted as an illustration of his desire to keep his private life private. In the end, he failed and his dramatic outing and resignation this week reinforced concerns that gay employees are prevented from reaching the highest levels of management.
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