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"Ohio women lead in so many areas. Why do they continue to find themselves behind? "> Women and girls comprise half of Ohio’s population and hold most of the college degrees, yet they are more likely to be in poverty than their male counterparts. "> Women make up more than half the electorate but are not equally represented in elected office. "> Women tend to live longer, and in Ohio, remain in their homes and communities at older ages than men. Older women are close to twice as likely to live alone as their male counterparts, and women are much more likely to be caregivers of another adult. "> Many more female high school students are reporting problems with anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide, yet our public mental health service is treating more boys than girls. -- from the report summary

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SPEAKING OUT THE FACTS ABOUT PAY & AUTHORITY GAP!

Highlighting an unseen bias is the first step to eliminating it. But it’s not a one-off exercise. Once you know about it, you must keep challenging yourself and others to see it and stamp it out. Being autistic, there’s a tension in my attitude to authority. There’s the side of me that gravitates to following rules and wanting structure. I feel deeply uncomfortable when others don’t. And then there’s the Greta in me, the justice seeker, that prizes equality and fairness over everything else. That believes authority is earned and not bestowed by a title, and so is not hoodwinked by things as they are, but is always on the look out for a better way. As an editor, sources are important. If, like yesterday, I read a stat that says 23% of working-age adults in the UK are disabled, I won’t just take it as read. I look for the original source, to see how they’ve undertaken their research and drawn their conclusions. I want to know if it’s credible. So next time you find yourself resisting a woman’s authority, do the same. Unpick what it is you are basing your assumptions on. Discover if your view is warranted or just your unseen biases clouding your judgement, and then act accordingly.

Fascinating statistics on how we perceive women’s authority and expertise Closing the authority gap begins with a self reflection

NAILED IT! Men wonder what they can do to help with gender equity - check out this 3.5 minute video for excellent practical ideas.

Great TED talk on closing the authority gap.

We are all biased. It’s part of human experience to hold biases against others , and face biases from others. Reducing all kinds of gender gaps and building a truly equitable society is less about ticking off DE&I policies but it’s more about becoming aware of the biases within and act consciously.