Tomorrow is International Women’s Day!!
I love IWD. I have so many memories of going to the rallies and marches and soaking up the energy of women standing up for equality of every kind. Brave, fearful at times but confident about their messages and about the life they wanted for themselves and their daughters.
We all know that we are held back in all aspects of our lives just because we are women. Just consider the impact of the pandemic for awhile and it’s obvious that the She-session is real.
And we all know on some level that we are also held back by ourselves. We allow inequality to unfold in places where we are fearful and/or lack confidence.
So, on what I consider to be a holy day, how about you push the envelope a bit?
Get talking about the impact of society holding women as less than has had on you. Remember, it’s not always the big political argument, it can be as clear as the slut- shaming that happens when our shirts are too low. Wtf is it about breasts anyway?
When you talk to women, ask them what they have experienced. You might be surprised at what you hear, and how many women have a story about how inequality has affected them.
Most of my new book is about inequality, women can’t be silenced if they feel and are treated like an equal in the homes, the workplace and/or indeed the world.
Susan Gaertner’s chapter is called “It’s a Promotion, Not a Raise” and is a very good read. And while you’re there, notice that the experiences of most of the other authors are also connected to inequality. I’m thinking of the ones about relationships, or the abuse of vulnerable female children.
To celebrate IWD tomorrow, Susan who is a Communications Consultant and Trainer in Gender Equality and I will be on Clubhouse talking about “Does My Silence Perpetuate Gender Inequality?” At 12:15 pm EST. JOIN US HERE!
It’s just an open girl gab with our thoughts on the issue and I’m super excited about it! Spoiler alert, my take on that question is Hell Yes! It’s a vicious circle we are in. We’re treated unequally and we learn to hold ourselves back. When we hold ourselves back, we keep the inequality cycle going.
If you’re on Clubhouse, look me up and join us! If you’re not and you want in, I have an invite or two that I’m happy to share if you reach out.
Hope to see you there!
Big huge IWD hugs to you!
Dianna xo
