Senator's Stewardess Slip-Up Towards Pilot Goes Viral, Spotlighting Persistent Gender Bias Against Successful Women
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Republican Senator Gene Dornink mistakenly referred to female pilot Laura Haynor as a "stewardess" during a hearing, sparking backlash over gender bias.
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Viral video shows Haynor clarifying "I'm a first officer for Delta" after Dornink's comment, which he apologized for.
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The incident went viral, with many women relating to having their professional roles dismissed by men.
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Studies show nearly 90% of women experience "tall poppy syndrome" of being attacked or resented for successes.
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Survey found 77% of women have achievements downplayed, 72% left out of discussions, 66% have work credited to others.