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Toxic masculinity in the workplace
Pixar Studio's new short film makes a bold statement about toxic masculinity in the workplace.
Purl, the film's titular character starts out her day optimistic and eager to do her best, but is quickly worn down by her inability to fit in with the all-male office culture. Its message is one of gender diversity and inclusion. Check it out on the Upworthy website

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A-1 ENGINEERING FINED $250K FOR CRUSH FATALITY

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