Have Your Say! Online Consultation for the Youth Forum at CSW61 on Partnerships with Young Men in Gender Equality

The Youth Forum is a critical opportunity for young people in all their diversities to openly and strategically discuss the challenges and opportunities for achieving gender equality and sustainable development in our local, national, regional, and global contexts, and to amplify common concerns and advocacy efforts in advance of CSW61.
Recognizing that many young people will not be attending the Youth Forum and CSW61 in person, all young people and stakeholders from around the world are invited to participate in this online consultation and provide their input on the key themes of the Youth Forum: Young Women’s Leadership, Young Women’s Economic Empowerment, Partnerships with Young Men in Gender Equality, and Inter-generational Partnerships.
Between February and March, young people and stakeholders from across the globe will be invited to contribute to the discussion using the Empower Women’s web platform and respond to prompts related to the four main themes of the Youth CSW61.
We encourage young people aged 18-35 to add their voices!
Week III
Topic of consultation: Partnerships with Young Men in Gender Equality
Duration: 22 - 28 February 2017
Moderators: Sailesh, Jacob & Jason
Sailesh Singhal - is a youth activist uniting efforts at the community level for ending violence against women and girls. Email.
Jacob Thomas - is a LGBTQIA+ youth expert, and recent awardee as one of two Australian Queen's Young Leaders in 2016. Email.
Jason Tan de Bibiana - works with Next Gen Men to promote gender equity and healthy masculinities and co-chairs the Task Force on Partnerships with Young Men in Gender Equality with the UN IANYD Working Group on Youth and Gender Equality. Email.
Questions for discussion:
Q.1. Why should young men care about gender equality and what? What prevents young men from supporting gender equality?
Q.2. How can young men promote young women’s economic empowerment? Please share specific examples.
Q.3. How can governments, civil society, and other organizations encourage young men to support gender equality? Please share specific examples of policies, programs, and initiatives.
Q.4. How can young men partner with LGBTQI organizations to achieve gender equality?
Q.5. How can young men work within their own spaces and communities to promote gender equality? Please share specific examples.
Hashtags used on social media: #YouthCSW61
Keeping that in mind I, Mayukh Sen, with the support of Amnesty International Bangalore, India will be hosting a film festival at St. Joseph's College (Autonomous),Bangalore on Gender Diversity to be held on 2nd and 3rd of March. The idea of this event is to give a platform to the youth to raise their voice against gender discrimination and contribute towards curbing gender stereotype.
Link- https://twitter.com/MayukhSen24/status/836995563484774400
https://twitter.com/MayukhSen24/status/836993271876497409
A5: Speak up so people are aware of the issues existing in the community. Young leaders such as Sailesh are promoting gender equality in local community. Also HeForShe ambassadors are also very important to speak about the gender issues, such as Jack Ma, Usain Bolt. Because to engage such role models from different industry can really create awareness to get more people involved, because we look up to them, entrepreneurs, Olympic Champions, etc.
In many societies across the world, men are the privileged gender. Across the board, their voices will ring louder, and have more of an impact than others. In knowing this then, it is imperative to use that power to change these norms.
The Internet and social media specifically, should serve as a major tool for young men to promote gender equality within their communities. Men and women alike use these platforms to share and debate issues that are relevant to their environments. Unfortunately, many are prone to sharing vulgar, insulting and demeaning texts over social media only to get support from their peers that are within their communities.
In 2014, a woman walking in the streets of Nairobi was stripped naked and assaulted by a group of men because they claimed that she was indecently dressed. The incident went viral on social media. Men and women on Facebook, Twitter and others justified the actions of the aggressors. But the questions are these: if a man was in a similar position, would he be subjected to the same? Are men ever considered indecent in their form of dress? Would there be similar reactions on social media if the roles were reversed?
Such instances provide men an opportunity to advocate for others in public spheres. They are opportunities that should be used to enlighten other members of the community whose views are opposing gender equality. This also goes along with day-to-day interactions. When gender minorities engage in fora aimed at development, men should support them by showing up and participating. If men, especially those in influential positions, were to voice opinions that are consistently supportive of gender equality, they would make a difference.
Women in communities that lack resources tend to be the ones that have to compensate for their scarcities. For example, a rural community that does not have adequate water access will require women and girls to go out, fetch and bring back water, sometimes walking long distances to reach their source. Fetching water- a basic need- takes time away from any potential income generating activities for women, and is more of a priority than going to school for young girls. If a borehole could be dug nearer to this community, then women and girls could spend time focusing on matters more likely to empower them. Young men have the power to lobby for the betterment of their communities such as in advocating for a borehole or well as mentioned in the circumstances described.
These two examples are different yet, informing issues that are relevant for discussions regarding gender equality. I am hoping to discuss this and more regarding the role of the youth in empowering all at #youthcsw61
Q1 Why should young men care about gender equality and what? What prevents young men from supporting gender equality
Caring about and advocating for gender equality is essential for the development of a just society. Our world has been rightfully bombarded with respectable initiatives such has the SDG’s advocating for a better planet. The participation of all actors is therefore requested.
With that thought in mind, I believe it to be primordial for Young Men to be educated towards breaking the negative concepts lying within the idea of masculinity (ex being Macho etc.).
Young men have to understand and realize that, given the context in which they are placed, a negative thought process could potentially hinder them.
Not only would it compel them to disallow other human beings from enjoying the same Human rights that they are enjoying, young men could also become victims or internal conflicts when a situation presents itself requiring an emotional response deemed “unmanly”. Current societal concepts certainly complicate young men for supporting gender equality but it is time for those societal norms to be broken.
Writing these lines makes me think of lyrics by hip hop artist Tupac Shakur. Tupac sang “since we all came from a woman, got our name form a woman, and our game from a woman. I wonder why we take from our women”.
Certainly these lines are indicative of women‘s plight within society. A questioning of the norms can be observed in his lyrics. Im wanting to say that, in addition to women, these lines could be adapted to groups that are traditionally marginalized within our society (such as LGBTQ). A more equitable world would create for better opportunities for men, women, LGBTQ etc.
Utlimately , I believe that questioning the status quo is a task that young men should be happy to embrace.
Thanks so much for joining the discussion! Appreciate you sharing those lyrics from Tupac. I remember discovering his music for the first time when I was a lot younger and you're reminding me of a couple really powerful songs - Keep Ya Head Up, Dear Mama, Brenda's Got A Baby etc. I agree that lyric definitely could apply/be relevant to other groups that experience oppression, inequality, and violence in our societies, including LGBTQIA groups.
Can you share any examples or insights for our other questions? E.g. Q3 How can governments, civil society, and other organizations encourage young men to support gender equality?
I know you're involved in lots of community organizing locally - would love to hear where you think the opportunities are to involve and engage more young men in gender justice and how to link it to other social justice issues that are currently at the forefront.
In Zimbabwe we have the Padare Mens Forum on Gender. It traces its beginnings to 1995, when a group of five male visionaries held informal meetings to consider how men could contribute to the debate and actions on gender issues following the 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. In the mobilizing years (1995-2001), the male visionaries used their own resources to organize meetings in public places to share information and knowledge on women’s rights and to exchange their experiences and progress in mobilizing other men to participate in the movement for a gender just society.
Among other events teh have held to support gender equality, last year 2016, they held a campaign dabbed Real Men Nail It during the 16 days of activism against gender based violence from 25th of November to the 10th of December 2016 with theme “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for All”.
This campaign ran as an online drive through social media platforms [Facebook] with an aim to get 100 000 men and boys across all social, political, religious and cultural divides to come together during the 16 Days and stand in solidarity against domestic violence and GBV by painting their fingers or a finger orange and posting online a picture of themselves with their orange finger nails and a statement under their nail and face reading: “I would rather paint my hand orange and raise it against domestic violence rather than raise this very hand to harm a woman”
As part of efforts to support women's health, Padare and its partners are offered free cancer related health services for women at the Women Action Group offices in Harare on the 1st of November 2016.
Padare has also held dialogues including a music concert in October 2016 with men urging Zimbabwean men to action against child marriages.
Q1.
‘Men are the gatekeepers of current gender orders and are potential resistors of change. If we do not effectively reach men and boys, many of our efforts will be either thwarted or simply ignored.’ (Kaufman in Ruxton, 2004:20)Understanding men’s attitudes, their behaviours towards family, relationships and community life, as well as the underlying factors that prompt and support their dominance over women and girls, is crucial in bringing about a gender equitable society. Notions of masculinity must be understood in relation to how women are viewed and treated by men and how women view and treat men and boys, so we can encourage gender equitable masculinities that dismantle barriers to gender equality.
Hence, it is essential and advisable that both men and women work towards shifting gender norms. Not engaging men and boys may limit the effectiveness of development interventions and may actually intensify gender inequalities.
Interventions aimed improving women's employment and income generating opportunities are liekly to compound women's heavy work burdens unless efforts are made to encourage men to take greater responsibility in child care and domestic chores.
Programmes to empower women to negotiate safe sex may have minimal impact in societies where man decide when and whom to have sex and when and if to use condoms. Assumptions in many culture that 'real men' do not get sick coupled with notions that mens sexual needs are uncontrollable or that men should have multiple sexual partners places them and their partners at risk of HIV infection.
Equality programmes should help men both to understand oppressive effects of gender inequality on women and men while also talking to them about the responsibilities they have because of their privileges to take action in ways that women usually can not.b) Research consistently shows that men’s behaviour – whether it is related to physical violence (in and outside the home), domestic work, caregiving, health-seeking behaviours, contraceptive use and HIV and STI prevention among others – tends to be influenced by their conformity with rigid and/or inequitable social norms traditionally tied to masculinity.
These dominant masculine norms are one of the main factors driving gender inequality. Men in dominant social groups view gender equality as threat to their privileges and an attack on their way of life.
Yet dominant masculinities are not achievable for all men. For many men there is a significant gap between the dominant model of masculinity in society and the reality of what they themselves can acheieve esp. in case of low income men and men who have sex with men MSM. Social pressures to conform to dominant versions fo masculinity are often very intense and the consequences of not conformign can be severe, from rape cases and risk of HIV infection in MSM, to traffic accidents and homicides. Some men unable to fulfil the traditional gender roles of being primary bread winners turn to domestic violence women and children as a way of displaying power and so they can 'feel like man'.
So these inequitable ideas that underpin what it means to be a man and a woman in many societies don’t just impact on women, but have consequences for men, their relationships with women and their families. Making men aware of the costs of conventional forms of masculinity both for themselves and for women and children is an important step towards challenging gender inequality.
‘Unless men’s practices, attitudes, and relations change, efforts to promote gender equality will face an uphill struggle.’ (Ruxton, 2004:5)
Those quotes from Kaufman/Ruxton about men as the gatekeepers/resistors of change are great reminders... including your examples of how health, development, employment programs that may not be successful in improving opportunities and outcomes for women and girls if they do not address the barriers and resistance from men.
I appreciated what you added about norms about masculinity as well. I think this is a foundational piece for any efforts to engage and build partnerships with men and boys in gender equality and justice. As you discussed, these gender norms affect men in many different ways, whether they are low-income, MSM, fathers and husbands. Self-preservation often underlies some of the most negative consequences in the conflict between those who want to fit in and maintain the status quo, and those who want to break free of pressure to conform and to be themselves.
Besides the great work of the group you shared for Q3, have you observed any successes or challenges in helping men understand the negative impacts of gender inequalities and dominant gender norms? What about the next generation - what are you observing among boys and younger men?
Ans: men should care about gender equality both within and outside the work context because they will:
1. Benefit from the better decisions and reduced risks for workplaces and the community, resulting from the greater sharing of power and decision-making in public and private life.
2. Experience enhanced psychological development and well-being resulting from their being active participants in the process of change to improve outcomes for women in terms of economic and social resources, power, work opportunities, and health and well-being.
3. Work in organisations that are more productive and creative, resulting from workplaces having a greater diversity of perspectives.
4. Work with the best people, resulting from the workforce being drawn from a broader talent pool.
5. Experience higher quality work resulting from greater teamwork and collaboration, and a reduced emphasis on competitiveness.
6. Experience lower levels of stress and higher levels of well-being, resulting from having a greater investment in life outside work.
7. Have higher quality personal/intimate relationships and improved well-being, resulting from having personal lives that are based on gender equality in relationships. For those who are partnered, this should also result in improved economic security and social well-being.
8. Experience enhanced personal growth and development, as well as increased skills, resulting from being actively involved as fathers and by making a significant contribution to their children’s well-being.
9. Experience greater life satisfaction, resulting from increased involvement in caring for people who are elderly, disabled or ill.
10. Experience increased satisfaction/well-being resulting from being active participants in a significant process of change.
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Men can start by taking ownership of efforts to advance women empowerment, as well as, acknowledge women empowerment as the cumulative effect of the total changes needed for a woman to realize her full human rights.
Men can also take leadership in breaking the "glass ceiling" for women in the workplace. Men can promote gender equality by standing up for the injustices and stereotypes inflicted on women and also by rejecting toxic male behaviors. For example working for a Womens Foundation, speaking out when their friends make dumb jokes
Increasing their participation in the home is another way men can promote gender equality. When men share housework and childcare, not only do they benefit but their children and wives live happier, healthier lives.
There is a long standing misconception that gender equality benefits women at the expense of men. In actuality, men should care about and support gender equality because the possibilities of social and economic equality translate to an improved quality of life for men as well.
While investigating the connections between quality of life and gender equality, Øystein Gullvåg Holter found that men who live in gender equal societies enjoy a better quality of life than men who live in less gender equal societies. Men's participation in the home for example, improves the society as a whole. Equally, male executives in companies will find that companies which are more gender equal have better workers and a happier labor force. These companies also have an easier time recruiting, higher rates of retention, higher jobs satisfaction and higher levels of productivity.
Men should care about gender equality not only because it is the just thing to do but also because, gender equality offers possibilities for richer, more meaningful and happier lives with their friends, co-workers, partners and children. Feminism is for men also, It drops toxic masculinity expectations and encourages men to express their emotions and be free of stereotypes.
What prevents men from supporting gender equality is a widespread belief that equality will not benefit men. Another barrier to providing support are the structural values and norms that continue to reinforce gender inequality across the various facets of society through socialization. Also Misogynistic culture prevents men from supporting gender equality.
Engage fellow men in this practice that gender equality is now an integral part of our lives and we need to accept the presence of women & LGBTQI along with their participation in different walks of life. This is tough & require pretty much of hard work, especially if you are in a stereotype environment, but it will surely make an impact if you know how to deliver the message, which could be done via small discussions, by encouraging women to participate in various activities, via interactive workshops, etc.
Men are the catalyst of change for gender equality goal! If they decide to take initiative, we can definitely make a greater impact over our societies. This is can be possible when govs, civil society & organisations design specific programs for men to play their part, educate them in schools, colleges, work place & university about their importance for the implementation of gender equality.
A4- Create awareness amongst your circle about LGBTQI & their rights. Spreading the word can help in dealing with the wrong perception, informing people about the core reality, etc.
Moreover, if you belong to LGBTQI org, then focus on including these people into mainstream discussions, employements & other forums to enhance their participation. So that we could count them within the society instead of distinguishing them as a separate participants.
Men must take step forward on Gender Equality to give same value, respect to Women as a Human of this society since women has been doing so from their part since an ages. In my point of view there are 2 factors which hiders (young) men to realize the gender equality:
Thanks for joining the discussion!
The view that 'gender equality is only about women' is definitely a common misconception. When did you come to realize that gender equality affects people of all genders? Have you observed anything that has helped change this misconception among your peers?
Q1. Young men should care about gender equality first and foremost out of concern for human rights and equality, and a desire to create a world for our generation and those to come where human rights are respected and people of all genders can fulfil their potential. Young men should also support gender equality because patriarchy harms them too, through rigid social norms and expectations about masculinity. These social norms create an impossible ideal of manhood that can lead to frustration depression and violence if men are unable to fulfil this stereotypical role. They leave men unable to express their emotions and condone violence as a legitimate way for young men to express themselves. Young men need to realise that a more gender equal world would benefit everyone in it, leaving us all freer to be ourselves and enjoy healthy relationships with each other.
Q2. Governments have a really important role to play in engaging young men in gender equality, especially through education systems that promote gender equality. As many other contributors have pointed out, young men are often unaware of gender issues and how they may contribute to gender equality. Schools have a responsibility therefore to educate both young men and young women in these issues including through comprehensive sexuality education, to explore students perceptions of gender norms around masculinity and femininity, to promote non stereotypical role models and to provide young men with concrete ideas and opportunities to act for gender equality.
Civil society organizations are currently doing great work to engage young men in gender equality. I work with MenEngage Alliance, a global network of over 700 civil society organizations working to transform masculinities and engage men and boys in gender equality. For an example of some of our members initiatives with young men you can check out the latest issue of Voice Male magazine which is a special collaboration with MenEngage. For example, an initiative by CARE Balkans in Kosovo that uses rap music to teach young men about healthy masculinity, or an initiative in India that uses audio stories and smart phone technology to engage young men in sexual and reproductive health and rights.
With such initiatives, it is really important that they are planned and implemented in collaboration with women’s rights groups and organizations, are accountable to the principles of feminism and truly achieve the kind of social norms transformation necessary to advance gender equality. ‘Engaging men and boys’ should not be seen as an end in itself, but rather a means to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
Q5. I really like other participants suggestion that gender equality starts in the home. One of most simple way for young men to promote gender equality and to really show they practice what they preach is to take on an equal share of care work within their families. Another important way for young men to stand up for gender equality is to call out other young men in their schools or communities that speak disrespectfully about women or the LGBTQI community. Many young men I know believe in gender equality but remain silent in these situations. I know it takes bravery to call out other men, but it’s time for men to step up and act on their beliefs!
As an overall point, the key thing for young men is to reflect on and be aware of their privilege and how that plays out in their community, and seek to use that privilege to empower those without it. This may involve stepping back to let women’s voices be heard. While the participation and support of young men in achieving gender equality is absolutely crucial, women should ultimately lead this task.
The latest issue of Voice Male magazine with projects and initiatives from civil society groups and MenEngage Alliance members in Kosovo, India, Uganda, and more is a great resource.
Are there specific governments that you know of that are leading the way when it comes to engaging young men in gender equality, through the education system or otherwise?
I really appreciate your points encouraging young men to work in collaboration with women's rights groups and organizations, be accountable to the prinicples of feminism, and reflect on and be aware of their privilege.
We'd love to hear if you have any additional thoughts on 'How can young men promote young women’s economic empowerment?' (Q2) and 'How can young men support LGBTQIA inclusion in gender equality?' (Q4).
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Do young men, and young people of other genders, in your community have access to the policymakers and decisionsmakers in government to raise these issues about gender-based discrimination? What do you think about the second part of Q1 - What prevents young men from supporting gender equality?
I'm glad you brought up LGBTIQ issues as well... what do you think about Q4 - How can young men partner with LGBTQIA+ organizations to achieve gender equality?
And while charity begins at home this also should apply to gender equity. Common examples are sharing responsilities with their sisters or females at home, school and even work.
Being that in most African communities and cultures duties such as cooking and generally house chores were meant to be for girls while Leadership and most top positions are meant for men. it is high time this young generation changed the narrative to achieve gender equality through influencing the women to leadership and supporting them in all aspects, accepting and embracing the change.
Feminism is in the blood for very few people. What I observed especially from my community where I was able to hold a heforshe event and had a constructive dialogue with the men, Is that most men are tied down to the cultural beliefs but my argument was if some culture are not building us or it's people then there is no point of holding onto such cultures.
Men especially in the villages believe that all those kind of home jobs are women's.
It came to my attention that while holding the same discussion with women they are more receptive and ready to guide they their male children into a more gender sensitive life.
elderly Men are a bit hesitant and therefore it is our young generation that can spearhead this as it is hard to bend an old tree but that doesn't mean we should quit trying to change this narrative for all persons.
Q.2. At my current company, we are lacking female representation at senior leadership positions. A few initiatives the company is trying are creating implicit bias trainings for male colleagues and advisors in performance reviews, creating more sponsorship opportunities for young women, and starting more open fora to discuss issues faced by women. Often, men are not necessarily trying to be discriminatory, but may lack knowledge and awareness of what they can do to help.
Q.3. Governments and civil society organizations can involve men in dialogue, peer-to-peer education, formal pledges of solidarity, and advocacy in their workplaces and cities for inclusive policymaking. A few examples of programs involving men in women's empowerment are MenEngage Alliance, HeforShe, and Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault (student group at many universities).
On Q1, men's participation for gender equality can have a real impact on ensuring women, girls, and people of other genders are able to see themselves as good enough. While many of us have been saying this for most of our lives, it really helps when men and boys get behind our movements.
It's so important that you've brought up the issue of men coming across as 'less masculine' when they support women's rights and the rights of gender minorities - by supporting experiences of feminine identity, feminism, and LGBTQIA+ rights, we can open up the opportunities for men to also express themselves in a more comfortable manner.
On Q2, it's great you've brought up the issue of unconscious bias. Men and boys do need to be mindful of how they benefit, often unintentionally, from systems of power in the workplace, and creating more direct spaces and opportunities for women and people of other genders makes a strong impact. Perhaps, sometimes the best way we can make change is by stepping back from the leading position.
On Q3, again, really valid points regarding men's engagement. Good mention of programs, too. Can you think of any other grassroots organisations/groups/initiatives? We'd love to hear of them!
If you have anything to contribute to Q4 and Q5 please don't hesitate to write them in a reply below.
Thanks so much!
It's important for us to unpack why we value men's presence in top jobs/states of power than we do women's and people of other genders. Though, as you have pointed out, if they can utilise it for the benefit of getting women and people of other genders into those positions so we can speak on our own behalf then it is a pretty good practice to support for the interim.
Men can share their professional experiences with women and bring to fore what they have seen to stand against women's peak performances at work & leadership, and also point out to men how the unconscious social biases they exhibit stands to hinder the work of gender equality and the socioeconomic growth of the society at large.
Why don't men support gender equality? The reason from my observations is that most males do not recognize that the present system of inequality also victimises them, thus they mostly have the notion that gender equality is about women liberation. This calls for a need to stress the disadvantages that the present system of inequality also creates for males. It is important also to stress that patriarchy victimises every member of the society including the unborn child.
I'm really interested in your first point about how men and women's support for gender equality is perceived differently, as well as what you mentioned in your other answer about 'tokenism' of men speaking up for gender equality. Have you observed this in other settings besides social media... and what do you think the implications of this are for gender equality movements and current or future efforts to engage and involve men?
Your second point is great as well... I think it's really helpful and important to emphasize how patriarchy and gender inequalities affect everyone in different ways.
Unfortunately, in many regions, it is still very difficult for men to accept as the decision maker or in a hierarchical roles. Stereotype norms & mindsets are the major reasons which bar men to think beyond the barriers. Their surroundings & general mindset do not allow them to support gender equality or give it a chance.
2- Every good deed initiates from home, thus, practicing gender equality must be started off from home. Support your related women first that will automatically lead to supporting other women. Help them in pursuing a career and getting economically empowered. Having a professional career or working within their capacity also helps women to get empowered economically.
You're right that every good deed and habit starts from home. It's very critical for the development of a child at their early stages. A child best learns from observation and especially of the values that is prctised at one's home.
Q.2. How can young men promote young women’s economic empowerment? Please share specific examples.
Engaging with men at family level: One of the key roadblocks that women continue to face is equal access to economic opportunities and equal participation in economic activities. Often relegated to the domestic sphere, women are confined to unpaid care work. It is here it becomes important for young men to contribute as caregivers and share responsibilities with women so that they have the opportunity to participate in economic activities. Thus, assuming caregiving responsibility is one way in which men can contribute to women's economic empowerment.
Engaging with men at the workplace: Create awareness and campaigns to engage with men in the workplace. It becomes imperative to break gender stereotypes that often result in widening the gender gap and thus, stands as a major roadblock in women's contribution to the economy. By organizing different workshops and training, one could look at building capacities that aim at breaking the power hierarchy and engage with men on hegemonic masculinity. Identifying male champions of change and working with them to undertake peer-to-peer engagement sessions can be explored to change mindsets. This would further help men recognize the need to treat women equally and play a positive role in their economic empowerment.
Make sure you check back later this week/next week for the discussion on intergenerational partnerships! There are definitely interesting and important opportunities for elders and other family members to help break gender stereotypes and norms.
I think when one talks about younger men within a family setting, it becomes important for elders and other family members around to break gender stereotypes and be a positive role model. By sharing household domestic and care responsibilities with the women to encouraging women's participation in the workforce, such steps often help break the gender stereotypes as reinforced by the society, thus creating a more just and favorable environment. With home and families being our first point for socialization, it goes a long way in influencing a positive behavior across other institutions- school, college, work and so on.
When it comes to the work it becomes key for men to support their fellow women colleagues. Often one finds that unintentional or unconditional bias comes in the several interactions paving way for discrimination. Organizations could look at conducting workshops that not only offer several opportunities for women to progress but also ones that engage with men to help them overcome the gender bias. I remember at one of my workplaces, we would have informal conversations on issues around gender and engage with both men and women. Maybe formalizing such sessions and organizing regular workshops would help close the gender gap.
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