The Telling Stories of Babe Nation
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The Telling Stories of Babe Nation
Two funny feminists meet in a boutique. Cue action. read more
Oppression of Women Working in the Film Industry
Maureen Dowd’s New York Times investigation talks to female actresses, executives and filmmakers to answer what will it take to dismantle the pervasive sexism in Hollywood.
Confessions of a Bad Feminist
If you liked Roxane Gay’s book “Bad Feminist,” then her TED talk will certainly make you smile. The author speaks about working towards a more inclusive feminism, her personal journey to calling herself feminist and what it means to love the Ying Yang Twins.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: A Closer Look at “Awareness”
International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is November 19th. Isn’t it time we shift our focus to incentivizing gender equality instead of simply raising awareness that female entrepreneurs exist?
How Sexism Shaped Corporate Culture
In a recent article for the Atlantic, Melissa Gregg explores how an antiquated sexist culture still influences how corporate culture is managed today. From condescending bosses to the perceived illegitimacy of catering and cleaning jobs, Gregg gives readers a brief snapshot of how old notions of domesticity and family influence work culture subtle ways.
Closing the Gender Wage Gap in Ontario
Ontario is seeking public input to develop a strategy which will help close the wage gap between men and women. The Gender Wage Gap Steering Committee is currently hosting consultation sessions with diverse groups across the province to assess ways government, organizations, and individual leaders can work together to address the conditions and the systemic barriers that contribute to the wage gap.
Robot Hugs: Gender Discrimination in Tech
Robot Hugs webcomic tells the story of their friend Chrissie, an experienced Canadian videographer who recounts being treated differently after transitioning to a woman. Her experiences of gender dynamics in a technical field are illustrated so honestly, giving great perspective to a comparative set of experiences.
Self-Employment Programs For Women Need Improvement
The romantic ideals of entrepreneurship do not always align the reality. The income of women entrepreneurs is pitifully low compared to the average income for Canadians. So how can we fix this?
Going Against the Flow: New Documentary Film
With a little help from LinkedIn, San Fransisco based entrepreneur Charmu Sharma is working towards empowering one million female entrepreneurs by 2016 through the distribution of her documentary film “Go Against the Flow.”
The Three Waves of Feminism: Now a 4th?
A look at the fourth wave of feminism and generational movement that paved the way.
