Misogyny

Codifying Misogyny

Written by SK Ashby

Do you have an impressive bust? Perfectly toned legs? Is your boss unable to prevent himself from having sexual thoughts about you simply because you have a Vagina? If so, the Iowa Supreme Court has decided that firing you because of it is not discrimination.

Standing by a December decision, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday that a male dentist who fired a female assistant because she was too attractive and threatened his marriage did not commit sex discrimination.

The all-male court ruled against Melissa Nelson, who sued her former employer James Knight, alleging Knight’s wife told Knight to fire Nelson because “she was a big threat to our marriage.”

‘I can’t control myself and stop thinking about your ass so you gotta to go. You’re fired.’

This is the epitome of slut-shaming. But I’m sure she was asking for it anyway by wearing those clothes, right? The Iowa Supreme Court seems to think so.