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The Backlash Against Women’s Rights: A Timeline of Systemic Erosion
On International Women’s Day, we’re called to “accelerate action” for gender equality. But in reality, we’re witnessing an escalating rollback of rights, representation, and recognition. From the reversal of Roe v. Wade to tech giants quietly erasing cultural observances like Black History Month, Pride Month, and Women’s History Month from their calendars, the message is clear: progress is under attack. This isn’t happening in isolation; it’s part of a deliberate backlash against movements like #MeToo and the push for greater equity.
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Our statement on the Kamala Harris nomination
We’re writing to you today with a deep sense of profound excitement and renewed commitment to our shared values of equity and fairness in the workplace. As many of you know, Kamala Harris has become the presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential election. This historic moment marks a significant step forward in our country’s path toward greater representation, equity, and inclusion for all. Equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace go beyond simply acknowledging differences. Supporting these concepts involves creating spaces where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
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Four Waves of Feminism Review: How We’re Transforming the Workplace
Feminism, the fight for women’s social, political, and economic equality, has been a constant undercurrent of history. There are many types of feminism, which are sometimes described as ‘waves.’ Let’s explore the four waves of feminism, examining how these movements have transformed the workplace landscape, and discuss some of the challenges that still lie ahead. Wave One: Chipping Away at the Glass Ceiling (1848-1920) The first wave, born in the 19th century, focused on fundamental rights. Women were largely confined to the domestic sphere and denied the right to vote, own property, or pursue higher education.
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Why Women in Tech Spaces are Shutting Down
While we’d all love to believe we’ve solved gender inequity in the tech industry, that’s unfortunately not the reality. The good news is that in some ways, we’re slowly marching toward progress, but we still have a long way to go: And yet, there seems to be a growing lack of interest in supporting efforts to support women working in this space. Indeed, perhaps a backlash?
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WBENC Conference 2024 Recap
Last week, we took part in an epic experience, the 2024 WBENC Conference! What does WBENC stand for? So glad you asked! WBENC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women-owned businesses thrive and is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the US. They do a wonderful job supporting businesses like ours, connecting us with companies to support their supplier diversity efforts.
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How to Use Mentorship and Sponsorship to Mitigate Bias in the Workplace
Mentorship and sponsorship programs have emerged as powerful tools that help to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace, providing critical support for the career development of those with marginalized identities. When implemented correctly, they can help mitigate unconscious biases that can occur in the workplace by providing opportunities for those in positions of power (typically white and male) to connect on a deeper level with those who have different lived experiences. Understanding Mentorship and Sponsorship Let’s distinguish between mentorship and sponsorship. Both involve a relationship of professional support between a senior professional and someone more junior.
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Demystifying Feminism: 8 Common Myths Debunked
Feminism is an ever-evolving, powerful social movement that has transformed societies and challenged long-standing gender inequity. Unfortunately, misconceptions and myths about feminism persist, often perpetuated by those who don’t fully understand its principles and goals. We’ll disprove eight common myths about feminism, shedding light on what this movement truly stands for. Myth 1: Feminism is anti-menOne of the most persistent myths about feminism is that it’s anti-men. In reality, feminism seeks gender equality, not female superiority. It encourages a more inclusive society where all genders are treated with respect and have equal opportunities.
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Yes, We Still Need Women+ Networking Spaces
We were SO excited to have our first IRL Women+ In Tech Geek Out with our sponsors Aura and CyberArk back in April. The energy from that event truly felt like it did pre-pandemic, and that had us thinking about why women+ networking spaces are so imperative, regardless of the job functions of the people in the room. Building a community for women+ in tech has been the overarching goal of our work here at Inclusion Geeks. From the beginning, we’ve adopted a no-asshole policy to create environments for women+ in tech to just be.
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2023 LinkTree Resources
In today’s age where information has a short shelf life, we understand that valuable content can sometimes get lost. That’s why we’re dedicating a special blog post every year to gather and organize all our past LinkTree links in one convenient place. You’ll have easy access to helpful articles, videos, podcasts, books, and much more, all in one easily accessible hub.
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Closing the Gap: Its Impact on Women+ and the Path Toward Pay Equity
In an age of innovation where artificial intelligence meets self-driving cars, we haven’t fixed the one issue that significantly hinders our societal progress: the gender wage gap. When pay equity is overlooked, it perpetuates discrimination and financial hardships for women+. This disparity creates a space where talented people are undervalued and underpaid, making it almost impossible for women+ to fully contribute and reach their potential. An ongoing argument used to dismiss the gender wage gap revolves around the claim that women earn less due to job choice, experience, or skill set disparities.
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Save the Date! Inclusion Geeks Virtual Get a Job You Love Summit
2023 has been a YEAR when it comes to career development. In an ever-evolving world, the job market is an intricate web of opportunities, challenges, and uncertainties. As we find ourselves in the current era, with its unique set of circumstances and global shifts, the landscape of employment is continuously shaped by a myriad of factors. Today, more than ever, individuals from various walks of life are compelled to explore the job market in pursuit of their dreams, financial security, or personal growth. But what exactly is driving people into the job market right now?
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Why We Launched a Job Board
“No one wants to work for a raggedy company.” – Fatima Dainkeh, Inclusion Geeks Director of Training. In an era where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have become pivotal in every industry, the tech sector faces challenges in achieving gender parity. Here at Inclusion Geeks, we’re actively working to change this narrative. As part of our commitment to empowering women+ in tech, we’ve launched our online job board to bridge the connections between our trusted corporate partners and our community of fabulous women+ in and around tech.