An Urgent Call
When her phone vibrated with an incoming call from Germany, her heart skipped a beat, anticipating some urgent news. But the reality was far from any crisis she could have envisioned. The conversation that followed left Adrienne flabbergasted. In her eyes, the issues raised seemed rooted more in antiquated notions of gender roles than in genuine professional concerns. Instead of winding down her journey with tranquillity, she now had to grapple with feelings of frustration and indignation. What she had perceived as a journey of empowerment was suddenly tainted with the stinging reminder of lingering biases.