Matt Lauer interview with GM CEO Mary Barra

I'm a bit surprised to see such blatant sexism on TV in 2014.



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Matt Lauer, 56, sat down for an intense one-on-one with General Motors’ CEO Mary Barra on June 26. However, the interview took a turn for the worse when Matt crossed a line and took it upon himself to insinuate that Mary was not capable of running a major corporation while also being a mother of two.

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First, Matt told Mary that he was “treading lightly” while asking her whether or not she got her job solely because she was a woman and a mother. Matt suggested that GM put her in the position to help “soften” their business troubles in 2014. Then he asked her if it was even possible for her to be the CEO of a major corporation and a mother at the same time. “You’re a mom, I mentioned. Two kids. You said in an interview not long ago that your kids said they’re going to hold you accountable for one job — and that is being a mom. Given the pressures of this job at General Motors, can you do both well?”

No one would ask a male CEO if he's spending enough time with his children. Besides, what business is it of yours anyway? We are concerned with her role as the CEO of a major company, not her family life. Good grief.

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