More like it's uncommon to see in her work . If it were a random saying it then I'd say it's sexism but it's a whole medical practitioner who has probably seen countless births so if she is surprised it's because it isn't something they see all the time not because she's taking a jab at men or whatever.
I don't think it can just be labeled as sexism though because they haven't given a reason or trait that makes men not be there for their partners. Some are in the room but keep their distance, some are right next to their partner, some don't even make it into the room .
The joke is sexism bc it’s a stock photo of someone in the medical community. Best friend is an OB and asked her about this a while back. Her take is that it’s rare for a father to not be present when the father is involved in the mother’s life. Most mothers don’t want a sperm donor in the room, but will have a partner. Partners show up. Perhaps you’re thinking of select communities where this isn’t the case, but that could become borderline categorist as well.
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u/Dr-Assbeard Apr 24 '26
Chris here, the joke is sexism, she doesn't expect a man to be present and supportive durig childbirth