UCP women instead used the opportunity to reinforce the idea that systemic discrimination against women is a myth and that we just need to “work hard” and “earn” our way to the top. This is an incredibly harmful attitude and serves to further oppress and discourage women who are struggling against the odds every day.
The Day After: Reflections on International Women’s Day
Another International Women’s Day has come and gone and along with it another round of clever hashtags, hopeful social media posts and frankly, hollow pledges of support. We’ve been through it before. Some of us have been through it more times than others and after a while, there’s a certain fuming cynicism that sets in. … Continue reading The Day After: Reflections on International Women’s Day
“Special” athletes stalk gold: Carrying our banner to finals
"I think people are hanging on to their jobs, they just can afford to complain," says Alice Haxton who served on the commission for four years.
“People are afraid to complain”
"I think people are hanging on to their jobs, they just can afford to complain," says Alice Haxton who served on the commission for four years.
Everyday sexism is the toughest battle, but one worth fighting
Women should not be denied representation, sold into slavery or prevented from voting simply because of their gender. These are examples of issues involving basic human rights that most of us would not dream of challenging. There is a Universal Declaration of Human Rights to settle most of these fundamental questions. This, of course, does not … Continue reading Everyday sexism is the toughest battle, but one worth fighting
