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Gender Equity, made understandable for everyone.
Gender Equity, made understandable for everyone.
A clear guide to understanding gender inequality and equity because the only way we can move forward is by using knowledge to drive change.
First and foremost:
First and foremost:
What is gender equity?
What is gender equity?
"Gender equity means respecting all people without discrimination, regardless of their gender. It also means addressing gender inequalities that limit's a person's ability to access opportunities to achieve better health, education and economic opportunity based on their gender" (via United Way of the National Capital Area)
Where does gender inequality still exist?
Where does gender inequality still exist?
Gender inequality shows up in everyday life in ways that effect education, income, health and representation.
Educational opportunities
Income disparities
Healthcare
Media & Leadership
How can we create progress towards a gender equitable world?
How can we create progress towards a gender equitable world?
Progress happens when awareness turns into action:
Learn about and question gender biases
Speak up for fairness
Support and magnify marginalized voices
Create inclusive spaces
Hold systems of oppression accountable
Real Stories, Real Impact.
Real Stories, Real Impact.
Behind every statistic is an actual person. Listening to lived experiences can help us realize why gender equity matters. Navigate to the "Read Stories" page up top or click the button above to hear actual accounts from women and their experiences with gender inequality.
Want to submit your own story? Use the google form linked in the footer or on the "Read Stories" page to submit your experience. (All submissions are anonymous)
Dorothy Pittman-Hughes (right) and Gloria Steinem (left), 1971
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