genderequality & What do I want for Christmas?
“Listen Santa to what I say
A girl’s best friend is an equal pay
So stop interrupting me when I talk…”
Miley Cyrus’s lyrics from 2018 are still valid today.
What can we do to catalyze the realization of this dream?
๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ โ Data isn’t just numbers; it’s a narrative that can either challenge or reinforce biases. By presenting gender-inclusive data, we challenge biases and lay the groundwork for equitable decisions.
๐ฃ๏ธ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐๐ป ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ โ ย Respectful communication amplifies the value of diverse voices and perspectives. When observing mansplaining and manterrapting โ name it and act on it to ensure all voices are heard, no matter the gender.
๐ผ๏ธ ๐๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ – The visuals we encounter shape our perceptions. By moving away from gender stereotypes in media and embracing diversity in our imagery, we cultivate an environment that values individuals for their unique contributions.
๐ฐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ – The economic empowerment from equal pay sparks a domino effect. It fosters greater gender balance in leadership, promotes diverse representation, and encourages a culture that fully embraces equality in every aspect.
๐ค How are these steps manifesting in your organization or community? What changes are you observing or driving?
