Click here for a summary of how technology companies are acknowledging (or hiding) diversity hiring practices at their organizations.
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The Hillary Effect: Will Clinton’s Agenda Survive?
Great overview of how Hillary Clinton has been a champion of women’s rights over her time in politics.
At 50, Does ‘Feminine Mystique’ Still Roar?
Click here for a look back at Betty Friedan and the impact of her 1963 book The Feminine Mystique, which is credited with inspiring 2nd wave feminists. Does it still hold true for today’s women?
Not A Feminist? Caitlin Moran Asks, Why Not?
This is an interview with the hilariously frank How to Be a Woman author Caitlin Moran. Think Sex in the City in terms of content, but from a feminist point of view. I highly recommend the book!
Today’s Feminists
Great article about how young women are working as feminists by helping other women get ahead professionally and using social media advocacy.
Men don’t have it all either
Great examples of how gendered norms are restricting men from one of my favorite writers, LZ Granderson.
Make your promise & #RingtheBell
Click here to become a part of the Ring the Bell movement. Their slogan is “One million men. One million promises. End violence against women.”
Public proclamation helps build support and encourages others to act to support equality for all people. But is posting your commitment online enough? What do you think?
7 Female Musicians Discuss Their Experiences With Sexism
What if sexism was part of the job description? Interesting article about sexism in the music industry.
Mainstream Feminism Has Alienated a Lot Of Women, and This Needs to Stop
Lauren Rankin blogs about the complex issues facing feminists today as they work together to negotiate the needs of multiple groups of women.
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