We can't stress this enough when it comes to gender equality: #EqualPlay deserves #EqualPay. Anything short of #EqualPlayEqualPay must be challenged.
Have you ever noticed how, or asked yourself why, men’s sports receive more media coverage, television licenses, and sponsorship deals? Sports are a big part of our culture, both nationally and globally. Sports have positive impact on physical, mental, and emotional health of kids and teens. Sports bring communities together, and have even been used as an entry point for diplomatic breakthroughs. Sports matter, and the world of sports is certainly not immune to gender inequality.
#MindTheAdjective refers to language used, verbal or written, because our word choices have implications on humans and… technology.
Dr. Augenstein (University of Copenhagen) pointed this out in a study where she examined adjectives used in English-language literature to describe men and women. The study, which sought to understand the effects of word choices on gender perceptions, found differences across gender descriptions: women were typically described by physical appearance (i.e. “sexy”) whereas men were described by behavioral and personal qualities (i.e. “brave).
In 2016, only ~28.5% of eligible voters participated in the primary elections. This means that about 9% of Americans, total, selected the 2016 presidential candidates.
When it comes to elections, though, we don't just have a civic engagement problem; we also have a sexism problem. Three decades after "The Year Of The Woman," double standards still endure, as noted by Politico founding editor John Harris.
When parents (particularly in households with mother-father structure) equally distribute responsibilities with caregiving and domestic work, the culture in the home becomes that of #ShareTheWork.
Friend of genEquality and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Brigid Schulte wrote a piece for The Guardian, where she analyzed the unfair lack of time for women to focus and create; in an analysis of some of the prolific and inspiring creators and thinkers, she found that having a supportive partner was often the key to success
One Billion Rising, a mass action campaign to end violence against all women (including cis and trans), launched on February 14, 2012. Since its inception, "V Day" carries a new significance centered on international unity to end gender-based violence.
Our actions inform our culture. Gender-based violence is the result of behaviors, actions, and beliefs around gender inequality. To end gender violence, we must change the beliefs and practices that not only perpetuate gender inequalities, but also inform the standards of norm in our culture.
#Represent refers to embracing all of one’s identity; a bold and proud embodiment that counters any narrative that would otherwise try to diminish one’s whole self.
Gender equality is an intersectional issue; it cannot be addressed without simultaneously addressing issues around race, ethnicity, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, and other demographic identities.
With the San Francisco 49er's advancement to the Super Bowl, their offensive assistant, Katie Sowers, will be the first woman to coach in a Super Bowl. During an interview, Katie shared this message about her #SeeingIsBelieving history: "I am willing and happy to be a trailblazer because I know that other women, other young girls, are watching this and maybe their path seems a little clearer now."
Read MoreThe workforce is now more than 50% female in the U.S., and near 50% in many other developed and developing countries. As more women are elevating into roles that were previously male-dominated, we have to reconsider how we use titles.
For example, the title “Chairman” – which refers to the most senior position in a company or organization – is gendered; it implies that it’s a role held by a man.
We are nearly through with this cycle of all ten genEquality activations. Our very last (but certainly not least!) activation to highlight before we begin anew next week is #EqualWorkEqualPay.
2019 was a big year for efforts toward equal pay! It quickly became a prominent issue for the Democratic presidential candidates as the debates began earlier in the year; employers with more than 100 workers must now submit pay data broken down by race and gender to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and of course, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team began their epic fight for #EqualPlayEqualPay.
A warm welcome back from the holiday break. We hope your new year is off to a great start!
Each week, we will highlight a different activation to help inspire you to make small, but powerful actions to collectively achieve gender equality.
To kick off the new year, let's all aim to #InvestEquitably.
'Tis the season to be jolly! Indeed, social gatherings during the holidays are a great time to be festive and model our activations!
Who doesn't want a good laugh? We sure do! But we also want gender equality. Hence #CleanHumor, aka jokes that are kept free from "isms" (sexism, racism...), homophobia, bigotry, and the like.
The holidays are a time of celebrations - and social gatherings! This can be a fun time to get to know a little more about the people you know well, and get to know new people. It's also an appropriate time of year to bring back our #ActionsInformCulture activation.
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