1,5 years ago I had to play a gig that was a pretty big deal for me. I was responsible for the closing slot of the night and got to play after a very big name in the industry. I knew some people at the club and was talking to them, trying to calm my nerves and get comfortable with the vibe. About 10 minutes before I had to start I go to the DJ booth where someone I know was working as the light jockey. After seeing him I said hi and asked how he was. He’s also (still) in the music industry as a DJ and producer so I asked how his music was going, when he told me (again, 10 min before I had to go on) that he didn’t get as much chances as women because he doesn’t have boobs. I was very upset by his comment and was thrown off by it. After telling my experience to others, a lot of women actually told me that he had notoriously been making sexist comments like that for the past 20 years or so, yet no one has ever been able to take action. Sexism needs to stop. Comments like these need to stop. I’m done and I stand with you!
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