Moms Need Not Apply
The Miss World organization says that only single, childless women can handle the rigors of Miss World’s hectic schedule. The world cannot survive if the only people who can be leaders are men and women who aren’t moms. And if we’re going to realize my dream of a world where half of our leaders are women, we’re going to need to make room for moms at the table.
Continue reading...Kay Hagan and Senate Pool
Among her many accomplishments, Sen. Kay Hagan scored one small splash for women in the Senate pool.
Continue reading...Why the Rooney Rule Isn't Enough
NYC’s comptroller wants big businesses to commit to the Rooney Rule for board and CEO searches. But research shows that a single diverse candidate on a slate has little hope of being successful. It takes two, researchers tell us - two women or two minorities - to disrupt the bias about who will be the right candidate for the job and open up opportunities for women and minorities to advance.
Continue reading...Systemic Bias: From the Classroom to the Boardroom
Two great reads on systemic bias from Paolo Gaudiano: it starts in the classroom and follows women all the way to the boardroom. When metrics of success are based on male strengths and norms, there is little room to value what women bring to the table. This is a failure of our systems and practices, not the women whose careers may suffer the consequences.
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