If you spent your whole life to reach the top of your profession, you wouldn't want to walk away just because some douchebag was harassing you.
Many women do just what you suggest, which is right on an individual level but doesn't help the cause of the gender. Ms. Pao, as a wealthy and successful woman has the opportunity to change the game. And the resources to fight a firm with very deep pockets. If people who make it don't fight to change the system, who will?
If you spent your whole life to reach the top of your profession, you wouldn't want to walk away just because some douchebag was harassing you.
Many women do just what you suggest, which is right on an individual level but doesn't help the cause of the gender. Ms. Pao, as a wealthy and successful woman has the opportunity to change the game. And the resources to fight a firm with very deep pockets. If people who make it don't fight to change the system, who will?