This is a tidbit about inclusion within the entertainment industry. The documentary, This Changes Everything, is being shown in theaters across the country for one night only. As exclusion is linked and perpetuated across all industries and all walks of life, ithe documentary should prod our thinking and our assessments of how inclusion would change … Continue reading A Documentary coming to your screens – July 22nd
‘The List’: where ridicule and pain begin
In 2018, the media highly publicized the 'bro culture' of Silicon Valley -- male dominated and sexualized. Today, we read about the boorish and uncouth behavior of young males in a Maryland high school creating a toxic environment for female students and the reaction of 40 senior girls who bravely speak out and push back -- … Continue reading ‘The List’: where ridicule and pain begin
One-size-fits-all approach rarely fits any.
According to Oakland based, Kapor Center Research, a unidimensional gender lens used to inform solutions or initiatives, adopts a “one-size-fits-all” approach more often leaves women of color behind when increasing gender diversity in tech, entrepreneurship, and venture capital . Does one-size-fit all? Continue reading
U.S. Women’s Soccer team go public with claim of gender discrimination
Fighting Gender Discrimination “We very much believe it is our responsibility,” Rapinoe said, “not only for our team and for future U.S. players, but for players around the world — and frankly women all around the world — to feel like they have an ally in standing up for themselves, and fighting for what they … Continue reading U.S. Women’s Soccer team go public with claim of gender discrimination
Google in the (unfavorable) news yet once again
Punishment seems to be the order of the day at Google -- rather than searching for the root cause of discontent. Or perhaps Google is fully aware of the root cause? Punishment, read that as creating 'fear' is intended to keep employees in line. My question. Who is doing the punishing? Direct managers? HR? Senior … Continue reading Google in the (unfavorable) news yet once again
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