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Question

Your work group is composed of two women and five men. The two women have brought up a problem to the group: They feel that the men are dominating the group process and, more importantly, the decision making. Three of the five men tell you privately that the women are "taking advantage of being women" to gain power, and one even confides in you that he considers the women "bitches." You know that the women are right and that they are following ethical group process by bringing up the issue to the group, rather than running to the boss. You feel, however, that you might jeopardize your own reputation (and future with the company) by supporting them, especially since the corporation is dominated by men. One of the men in the group appears to be neutral, as far as you can tell. What are your possibilities? What are your rights in this scenario if you found yourself to be offended by your coworkers comment about the women? How do you remain professional moving forward with your coworker? What style of communication will you utilize in this scenario to communicate with your colleagues and Supervisor?