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Gender diversity in the workplace: Stéphanie Chasserio on everyday sexism in organisations
Guest on Bpifrance’s Parlons RSE podcast, Stéphanie Chasserio—Professor of Management and Organisation on the Lille campus, researcher at the SKEMA Centre for Sustainability Studies, and Associate Dean of the Globalisation Academy—challenges a persistent misconception: that sexist jokes are harmless and should not be taken seriously.
In this short episode focused on misconceptions around gender equality in the workplace, she draws on 2025 data from the STOP Sexisme barometer, noting that 75% of women still report experiencing forms of sexism in their daily lives.
Jokes, comments on appearance, remarks linked to motherhood, interruptions in meetings, or patronising attitudes: these behaviours reflect a range of sexist dynamics, from overt hostility to so-called “benevolent” sexism—more diffuse, framed as protective, yet producing lasting effects.
She also highlights the weight of micro-aggressions, such as repeatedly interrupting a woman in meetings or restating an idea she has just expressed. These situations shape a less inclusive working environment, with direct consequences for self-confidence, willingness to speak, and sense of legitimacy.
“Identifying these behaviours and naming them is already a step towards addressing them,” she says, stressing the role of management in driving change.
