Sarah Wynn-Williams, in her memoir detailing seven years at Facebook, narrates a striking incident where, with her waters breaking, she prioritizes sending work emails over labor. This incident serves as a metaphor for the toxic culture she experienced at Facebook—a space she describes as akin to a 'diabolical cult', where self-exploitation is normalized, especially for women. She wrestles with the implications of Sheryl Sandberg's 'Lean In' philosophy, ultimately questioning the true moral value of her involvement in a company that monetizes personal data and perpetuates a toxic work environment.
Wynn-Williams highlights how Lean In feminism can mask self-exploitation, as she felt compelled to work through labor, reflecting on her experience at Facebook.
She describes the culture at Facebook as a 'diabolical cult' led by emotionally stunted men who enable sexual harassment and hypocritical behavior.
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