While great strides have been made toward equality and inclusion, much work remains to be done. As humanists, we subscribe to a progressive life philosophy that affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment and aspire to contribute to the greater good. As the world celebrates the achievement of women and reflects on ways to end discrimination, let’s pause and consider how we can live out our humanist values to promote gender equity.
Below we’ve collected a handful of resources related to International Women’s Day.
About International Women’s Day
- 2023 International Women’s Day Theme #EmbraceEquity
- About International Women’s Day
- United Nations Observances: International Women’s Day
The Status Quo
- Gender Inequality and Women in the US Labor Force
- UN Women | Women Count Reports
- McKinsey Global Institute | 10 Things to Know about Gender Equality
- PNAS: Progress toward gender equality in the United States has slowed or stalled
Advancing Gender Equality
- The Biden Administration’s National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality
- 12 Steps to Achieve Gender Equality in Our Lifetimes
- How to Close the Gender Gap (Harvard Business Review)
- Stanford Scholars Examine Gender Bias and Ways to Advance Equity Across Society
- When Good Algorithms Go Sexist: Why and How to Advance AI Gender Equity (SSRI)
