Gender inequity shows up in so many ways across the economy; pay gap, access to capital, unstable / inaccessible care options, unpaid labor, closed networks, the impact of misogyny on promotions/persistence, limited research on matters concerning the health experiences of women, writ large, lack of universal paid leave, etc.
It’s a feature, not a bug and brings into clarity why we’re all so tired.
Voting, activism and engagement with policy and its administration are ways I’ve connected to feel a tiny part of the solution and break fear of the simmering rage. 🤸🏾♂️
This hits home on many levels - the pay gap of course for women is appalling in this day and age. I also wish discussing finances wasn't such taboo. When we have a health or family issue, we reach out to friends for shared experiences and advice. But when it comes to money, we ONLY talk to professionals and the subject (at least when it involves actual numbers) is for some reason off-limits. I feel we miss out on a lot of peer education about money - and it contributes to the whole scenario from pay equity to learning how to save, spend and invest. Thank you for another great post!
It is pretty much dumb luck that I chose a profession (U. S. Navy officer and Navy civilian employee) that provided equal pay and benefits for women (not always the case throughout history but for me it worked out). A lot to think about in this note. This is something I need to talk to my daughter and daughter in law about so they can try to have a real retirement. Thanks for another push to talk about some critically important topics!
Gender inequity shows up in so many ways across the economy; pay gap, access to capital, unstable / inaccessible care options, unpaid labor, closed networks, the impact of misogyny on promotions/persistence, limited research on matters concerning the health experiences of women, writ large, lack of universal paid leave, etc.
It’s a feature, not a bug and brings into clarity why we’re all so tired.
Voting, activism and engagement with policy and its administration are ways I’ve connected to feel a tiny part of the solution and break fear of the simmering rage. 🤸🏾♂️
This hits home on many levels - the pay gap of course for women is appalling in this day and age. I also wish discussing finances wasn't such taboo. When we have a health or family issue, we reach out to friends for shared experiences and advice. But when it comes to money, we ONLY talk to professionals and the subject (at least when it involves actual numbers) is for some reason off-limits. I feel we miss out on a lot of peer education about money - and it contributes to the whole scenario from pay equity to learning how to save, spend and invest. Thank you for another great post!
You're SO right -- hadn't thought about that. Thanks!
It is pretty much dumb luck that I chose a profession (U. S. Navy officer and Navy civilian employee) that provided equal pay and benefits for women (not always the case throughout history but for me it worked out). A lot to think about in this note. This is something I need to talk to my daughter and daughter in law about so they can try to have a real retirement. Thanks for another push to talk about some critically important topics!
I will not be retiring. Though we're in good shape as far as savings and debt go, I don't think it's enough. 🙏🙏🙏
I get that and am probably similar. Guess we'll see ...