Private space industry has a major sexism problem that's 'too toxic' to fix

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One year on from the space sector's MeToo moment, experts are asking has anything really changed?

Sexual harassment is everywhere in every industry, she said. Aerospace is no exception.

Stock image of a man putting his hand on a female co-worker. The space industry is not immune to sexual harassment.By working with victims of harassment and misconduct, the group has managed to provide support and resolution for several of its members."Over 250 people have reached out for either support, to tell their stories, or to help rewrite policies and expectations," MacPherson said.

This kind of legal closure is a big achievement, said Morehouse."The average time, from when an incident is reported to the time the incident is considered closed, is over three years," she said."And most incidents that are reported never get beyond the initial report." "We're seeing little positive things which are a great motivator to keep us going but it will be a while before we see any big positive change," MacPherson said.

 

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