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International Women's Day was last Friday, but advocating for women's rights is a #SelfIgnited year-round effort! Here are 5 concerning facts about the realities women and girls face globally..., according to #unicef and #unwomen : - Child Marriage: An estimated 650 million girls and women alive today were married before 18.  This practice steals their childhood and limits their education and opportunities. - Violence Against Girls: A quarter of girls aged 15-19 report experiencing physical violence in their lifetime. This includes violence from partners, family, and strangers. Many cases go unreported, suggesting the true number is likely much higher. - Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Over 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM across 30 countries. This harmful practice has severe physical and psychological consequences. - Education Gap: Girls are more likely to be out of school than boys globally. This limits their opportunities for employment, economic independence, and participation in society. - Unequal Work Burdens: Women spend at least twice as much time as men on unpaid domestic work like childcare and housework. This limits their opportunities for paid employment and reinforces gender stereotypes. Let's work together to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all women and girls. ♻ Share this post and #StandUpForWomensRights!

🔰 Gender attitudes are sensitive to perceptions of relatives deprivation, which affect support for women's economic participation. 🔰 Feelings of relative deprivation increase support for girls' schooling and women's paid employment. 🔰 Relative economic insecurity can prompt support for women's economic participation.

Enjoyed working with Amy Diehl, PhD and Leanne Dzubinski PhD on this important piece. "One might think that women without children, who make up almost half of U.S. women aged 15 to 50, have workplace advantages on a par with their male counterparts. But they don’t. Among women with similar levels of education, non-mothers have the same gender wage gap as mothers. Women don’t have to be mothers or even want children to be affected by a 'maternal wall.' Simply being a woman means being viewed as a potential mother — or someone who should be a mother — which is enough to create such a wall at work." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gsJgYKj5

Both men and women are suffering with gender disparities Both men and women suffer with gender disparities. Men do 80% of suicide’s compared to woman’s 20%. The chart above shows how women had a 13 pt difference from men in 1972 when laws were passed to give them more opportunity. Now the situation has changed and women have a higher rate of college attendance than men and have for decades. If the law was passed to protect women then, what laws are being passed to protect men now? Gender disparities’ hurt all of us. Men fall behind women in high school where they are the lower 2/3 of grades, […]

Why is there still a gender pay gap in 2024? Today, Equal Pay Day, women are still found to earn less than men at the same education level. This gap widens even more for Black and Hispanic women. Sadly, improvement has stalled for about 20 years and the article linked below cites "uneven child care and household responsibilities, falling college wage premiums, and overrepresentation in lower-paying occupations" as contributors to the problem. Check out this The Associated Press article by Claire Savage for more. #EqualPayDay #ReWorktheBay https://lnkd.in/eKg5e7Bd

I love #8march I am certainly going to get a few flowers from a few shops, maybe even free champagne for the ones who know me better, and I will be offered to treat myself with some reduced priced massage, or diet products. This is so much more fun than talking about the 360B USD needed to obtain true equality, or the fact that only 27% of parliamentary are female ; that only 61% of working age women have paid job vs 91% men ; that women still do a significant more unpaid work, limiting amongst other things their access to education with an estimated 110M girls out of school by 2030 ; that 20% young girls get married before 18, that 200M girls or women alive today have undergone genital mutilation, that 245 Million are experiencing violence from an intimate partner, that over 28 countries do not have laws granting women equal rights, and even more (67) do not have laws prohibiting discrimination. But let's enjoy the roses. And a new video from Nelson loving the rain. (Source UN)

Happy International Women's Day! Women earn 16% less than men on average. Women earn just 84 cents for every dollar a man makes. Women of color are among the lowest-paid workers in rural areas, with rural Black and Hispanic women making just 56 cents for every dollar that rural white, non-Hispanic men make. Latinas are compensated just 55% of what non-Hispanic white men are paid in 2024. Black women are paid 64% of what non-Hispanic white men are paid. Native American women are typically paid only 59 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. A 20-year-old woman just starting full-time, year-round work stands to lose $407,760 over a 40-year career compared to her male counterpart. Source: https://lnkd.in/dtz2tGja

Understanding your own learned biases is the first step to destroying them.

This is another comprehensive article critically discussing the visible distinctiveness of preferences between different genders, predominantly male and female, or behaviours when studied.  It sheds light on the growing divergence in attitudes between young men and women, particularly in the context of gender roles, politics, and social perceptions - By presenting a critical exploration of the factors contributing to this phenomenon, including education, experience, and the influence of social media. One striking aspect highlighted is the impact of evolving gender dynamics on relationships and dating - I used to feel I was the only one who saw the rise of dating and relationship advice content. The imbalance in educational attainment between men and women leads to a scarcity of liberal, educated men in the dating pool, which can create challenges in forming meaningful connections. Additionally, societal expectations and traditional roles intersect with modern aspirations, leading to mismatches and frustrations, as illustrated by the experiences of individuals like Michal Pazura and Lukasz. Furthermore, the article delves into the political implications of these shifting attitudes, noting how young men are gravitating towards more conservative ideologies while young women lean towards the left. This trend reflects broader societal changes and characterises the need for political discourse that acknowledges and addresses the concerns of both genders. Overall, the article highlights the complexity of gender dynamics in contemporary society and the importance of nuanced dialogue and policy responses to bridge the gap between young men and women, fostering understanding and inclusivity for all. A must-read for everyone! #ekenemoses

🪞 And you wonder why many women feel societal pressure to look a certain way. Add this to the long list of reasons why GAP! is so important. We work hard to teach our girls to connect with qualities like their strength, bravery, creativity, and more. *from a study published by Child Development* #gapgirljh #wydaho #empowergirls #girlsrule #girlsarebrave