Embracing equity isn't just about what we say or write about.

International Women's Day (IWD) is the "celebration of social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women" and has been observed since the early 1900s. It’s a collective movement felt and activated around the world. 

 

The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is Embrace Equity.

Equity is not something that should be up for debate. It is something we all need to think about, to learn about, to value, and to embrace. Equity should be a part of our individual and collective belief systems, conversations, and actions. It means creating a truly inclusive world. So, the question is what are you doing to embrace equity and contribute to (re)imagining a different future and a different world?

 

 

Equity vs Equality: What's the Difference?

International Women's Day organization drives home 3 points:

1. Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a need-to-have as we push towards global transformation.
2. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA.
3. And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality.

That last point is particularly relevant because the terms are often used interchangeably or synonymously, In its essence equality is about sameness, where everyone gets the same of something, regardless of needs, circumstances, or lived experiences. Equity is acknowledging where people are in their unique needs and leveling the playing field accordingly. People start from different places and different life experiences, so true diversity and inclusion requires equity as a catalyst.

 

The truth is, we can all embrace equity.

We can actively support and embrace equity within our own unique spheres of influence, our homes, our workplace, and our community. In our everyday lives we can avoid stereotypes, call out discrimination and bias, and actively seek diversity and inclusion in whatever spaces we find ourselves. And each of us can heed the call for individual change that fuels grassroots action to usher in global momentum. So, what you are doing or plan to do to #EmbraceEquity everyday?

Episode giveaways:

• Why equity-based solutions are important for women in the workplace https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/why-equity-based-solutions-are-important-for-women-in-the-workplace/
• The nature of mindsets https://medium.com/benefit-mindset/the-nature-of-mindsets-18afba2ac890
• Exploring the Benefit Mindset https://www.edutopia.org/article/exploring-benefit-mindset/
• The Equity Mindset: From Activities To Function https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/12/01/the-equity-mindset-from-activities-to-function/?sh=3f5d74672cb8
• Voices of the 21st Century: Women Transforming the World http://bit.ly/3ZS93WD
• Jeffery Robinson on Documentary "Who We Are!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx27v3Bmo4U