Work Problem?

I work for a small commercial painting company, and I'm the only woman here. I have more "big business" experience than the rest of the guys here, but I feel like my ideas aren't taken seriously. For example, we are having chronic problems with an employee, so I suggested we demote him. The owner and general manager looked at me like they wished I would shut up and then started talking about the idea like it was their own brain child. I was the last to find out that the time of our meeting today was changed, even though I'm the one who organizes all the meetings. I'm really getting annoyed! Some of the guys even say stuff just to piss me off, like women are inferior, go get me lunch, etc. How can I get more respect at work without crying harrassment? I love my job but I'm tired of being treated like I don't have valid ideas because I don't have a d**k!!!

**I often stand up for myself in these situations, I'm looking for longer term solutions

Quick wit.. put them in their place with that and they won't be as apt to treat you like that.

As long as you are the "minority" in the office you are always going to have this problem. Even though you love this job there has to be something out there that will be just as satisfying and not as one sided. By the way, if the owner or boss of the company is aware of the situation and does nothing to correct it, it will never stop or change no matter what you do. I don't think this is a case of "harassment", it might be a case of discrimination.

dont give up...speak for urself..thats everyones right....what u can do is try talking with ur manager...or try to get closer to him...i think that will do the trick...hope i helped ya