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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 17 MIN

Hot or Cold? Why your office might be freezing you out

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Ever wonder why you're freezing in your office while your male coworkers seem perfectly comfortable? Turns out, the temperature war isn’t just personal—it’s deeply gendered.In this episode, Professor Leah puts her sociology and gender equity expertise to work: breaking down the science, history, and sexist assumptions behind workplace temperature settings. From menopause and pregnancy - to outdated 1970s standards based on men in business suits, Leah explores how the "ideal office climate" has been built to suit male bodies—leaving women literally out in the cold.Learn how this invisible bias affects women’s health, confidence, and productivityFollow Leah: @prof.leahruppanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder why you're freezing in your office while your male coworkers seem perfectly comfortable? Turns out, the temperature war isn’t just personal—it’s deeply gendered.In this episode, Professor Leah puts her sociology and gender equity expertise to work: breaking down the science, history, and sexist assumptions behind workplace temperature settings. From menopause and pregnancy - to outdated 1970s standards based on men in business suits, Leah explores how the "ideal office climate" has been built to suit male bodies—leaving women literally out in the cold.Learn how this invisible bias affects women’s health, confidence, and productivityFollow Leah: @prof.leahruppanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ever wonder why you're freezing in your office while your male coworkers seem perfectly comfortable? Turns out, the temperature war isn’t just personal—it’s deeply gendered.In this episode, Professor Leah puts her sociology and gender equity...

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