It’s time to call out the sexist ‘dinosaurs’ in agriculture

摘要

In writing this piece I'm conscious of following closely on the heels of Farmers Weekly’s current back-page incumbent, Will Evans. Normally, I would avoid revisiting a subject which has been so ably and recently covered, but given its importance I will for once break this rule.Being a 6ft-tall privately educated white male, I've likely enjoyed many unconscious privileges in life. One such is undoubtedly living without fear of discrimination or victimisation based on my gender - sexism. I choose the word "fear" carefully, as in recent weeks since Farmers Weekly anonymously published a letter from a woman highlighting the nature of sexual harassment within the industry, I have heard many tales of its everyday reality, both online and in conversation with friends.