The Death of the "Old Boy's Club"

I think the topic of the velvet ghetto and glass ceiling are very important to note.  I think it is completely within reason to suggest that a discrepancy exists between the proportion of female workers and executive positions.

As I stated in my introduction, I intern in the PR department of my school district at home.  One thing that was always discussed was the "old boy's club."  Teachers and faculty members in the district (predominantly female) would refer to the leadership of the school district (since it's inception and leading up until midway through the 2000's) as being an old boy's club littered with men.  However, after a restructuring of sorts, five of the seven principal positions are currently occupied by females and other departments, such as technology, food services and special education, are also head by women.

While education is a bit removed from the public relations field, I feel this example greatly depicts the shifting work environment across the nation.  It seems that as women hold more positions, ultimately they can rise to power to better represent the industry as a whole.

Yet, as a male, it's assumed that I would have no problem with men being in high level positions.  However, female executives are beneficial not just in the public relations industry, but in any industry for that matter.  They breathe new life into the working environment and, naturally, provide certain things men can't... nurture and a more caring approach to clients and colleagues.

Therefore, as I commence my foray into the field and hopefully launch a successful career in public relations, I don't seek colleagues that are male and relatable.  I seek an environment that is fair and equally represented with as many female executives as employees.