Overview

• Birgit Schrowange, in a recent interview, revealed she faced sexual harassment by a male supervisor at ZDF in the 1980s.
• The supervisor, who had previously been involved with a colleague, retaliated against Schrowange after she rejected his advances.
• Schrowange formally lodged a complaint against the supervisor with the ZDF Intendant, a rare and bold step for the time.
• Despite the challenges, she overcame gender biases and appearance-based norms to build a successful career, later becoming a prominent RTL presenter.
• Schrowange continues to advocate for female solidarity and workplace accountability, emphasizing support for young women in the industry.