Every once in awhile, we hear a new story that reminds us that, despite feminism’s best efforts, sexism in the workplace is still alive and well. Most recently, this manifested itself in the form of a London receptionist, who refused to wear high heels. Her name is Nicola Thorp, and she was recently placed at a financial firm — only to be told she had to wear shoes with a “2-4 inch heel.” Naturally, Thorp complained about the policy, particularly because the men in the office weren’t held to the same standards. What happened next will shock you — but what Thorp did as a result is pretty awesome.
