Toni Hargis
Nov 7, 2022

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White Knighting is charging in without checking that help is needed; it comes in the form of interruptions in meetings to 'reinforce' what the woman is saying. While this can certainly amplify the woman, it can also serve to undermine her and therefore reinforce the sexist status quo instead.

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Toni Hargis
Toni Hargis

Written by Toni Hargis

Co-author of “How to Stand up to Sexism; Words for when enough is enough”. Helping women find their voices. @ToniHargis

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