On #IWD2021 let's talk about the reality of women's experience in the professional world:
1. According to study after study, women are consistently paid less than men for doing the same job. WOC make even less than their underpaid white women counterparts.
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1. According to study after study, women are consistently paid less than men for doing the same job. WOC make even less than their underpaid white women counterparts.
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2. Numerous studies have shown that in promotions, men are considered based on their potential to do the job while women are evaluated on whether they've already demonstrated the skills of the job (I've experienced this myself)
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3. Women are consistently assumed to have lesser technical expertise than their male peers.
4. Women are far more likely to be interrupted during meetings and have their opinions minimized or ignored.
5. Women with tattoos are more harshly judged for them than men.
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4. Women are far more likely to be interrupted during meetings and have their opinions minimized or ignored.
5. Women with tattoos are more harshly judged for them than men.
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6. Women are shown to be the recipients of far greater scrutiny of their overall appearance, especially in terms of hair styles and the clothing they wear.
7. During the pandemic, a far greater number of women (2.4M) have left the workforce than men (1.8M).
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7. During the pandemic, a far greater number of women (2.4M) have left the workforce than men (1.8M).
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8. Women are more likely to be negatively judged for their expressions of emotion than men. Contrary opinions and expression of frustration are expected from men but cause women to be perceived as "too emotional" or "bitchy."
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9. Women and other underrepresented groups are typically expected to be the champions of D&I initiatives addressing their underrepresentation.
10. More that 81% of women admit to having been sexually harassed in the workplace. This holds true at all levels.
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10. More that 81% of women admit to having been sexually harassed in the workplace. This holds true at all levels.
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So if you really want to make #IWD a meaningful day, start taking action to address these issues. BELIEVE women when they tell you about their experiences. No one is asking you to apologize for your privilege, we're asking you to use it to help others. #DoBetterBeBetter
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