Crushing Gender Stereotypes: Inspiring Girls to Pursue STEM
There continue to be a multitude of reasons why women are underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Some of the reasons for this include gender stereotypes about girls’ abilities in math, as noted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). These gender stereotypes have been proven to negatively affect test performance, while…
Women and Their Role in the Music Industry
The music industry doesn’t just seem to have a gender imbalance, it is male dominated. As a young woman that can be a scary thing to try and break into. While it is recently becoming more mainstream, female musicians with ‘loud’ opinions are commonly seen as obstructive or difficult because of their gender identity and…
The 1975 Fights for Gender Equality in the Music Industry
The music industry has been becoming more inclusive everyday; however, inequalities are still seen. Although women are encouraged to speak up for themselves, it is also important for men within the industry to acknowledge their privilege and try to promote positive change.. The 1975 have committed not only to solely playing gender-balanced music festivals, but also to being allies of women everywhere, and especially women in the music industry, fighting to be heard.
3 Ways to Empower and Inspire the Next Generation of Women Leaders
When you empower a single woman, you empower a complete nation. The act of empowering does not only influence her self-esteem, reduces the gender inequality gap but also the economy of a nation. Plunge into the why’s and how-to’s from this article.
Empowering Young Girls with Mentorship and Guidance
Brooklyn, New York’s District 19 has started The Girls Empowerment Movement: A program dedicated to providing support and mentorship to young girls of elementary and middle schools in the area. It was organized by Abbe Berger, one of the schools’ guidance counselors. She and other mentors put together speakers, panels, performances and more, in order…