FEMINISM

What Is Feminism, And Why Do So Many Women And Men Hate It?

In exploring the latest data from around the world on gender equality, and if we read any news at all or engage in social media activity, the following is abundantly clear – there is tremendous dissent and vehement disagreement today among people around the world about the status and importance of equality.

I’ve seen this:

• There are millions of people who both inwardly and outwardly do not support the idea that there should be equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women

• There are thousands of people who feel we’ve already arrived at equality for men and women.

• There are also thousands of people who believe we’re not at all there yet, and support continuing efforts to pave the way for equal rights for men and women.

•  There are thousands who believe in equal rights but find “feminism” a word and a movement that doesn’t alignwith their personal beliefs or values

• It’s abundantly clear that our specific views on these issues are rooted deeply in our own personal and direct experiences, rather than on any data, research or science surrounding the issues. (In other words, if we’ve personally faced discrimination, we know beyond doubt that it exists. But if we haven’t faced it ourselves, we often doubt that it happens.)

• Finally, both conscious and unconscious gender bias is rampant within us, but most us aren’t aware of it

So, what would be helpful in this dialogue, or in this situation we find ourselves in today where there is a great divide among men and women, and among the people of our country who see things dramatically differently from each other.

First, let’s understand what feminism is meant to be.

If you look up the definition of “Feminism” in the dictionary, you’ll see these statements:

Feminism is:

1. The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes

2. The theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes

3. The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities

4. The doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men

Feminism at its core is about equality of men and women, not “sameness.” So many people offer up the argument that women are not the “same” as men so there can’t be equality. In other words, because their bodies are different (many say “weaker” and smaller), and because men and women have different physical capabilities, these physical differences mean equality is not possible.

It’s critical to understand that “same” does not mean “equal.” The issue here is about equal rights and equal access to opportunities.  Men and women don’t have to be the “same” in physicality to have the right to equality. I’d love to see that argument (that women and men aren’t the “same” so they can’t be equal) disappear forever. From my view, it’s a misguided one.

Here’s an example of why: If there were two young boys in a classroom, and one was physically weaker and smaller than the other, would we believe it’s right to keep the weaker, smaller boy from having the same access – to the teacher, to learning, to the computers, to the books and class resources, to other children in the class -- because he didn’t have the same physical strength as the other boy?What Is Feminism, And Why Do So Many Women And Men Hate It? https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2017/03/08/what-is-feminism-and-why-do-so-many-women-and-men-hate-it/#5b328817e8e6

Great motivation

GOOD SERVICES IS GOOD BUSINESS/WINNING TEAMS

• Boost your bottom line without increasing cost
• Use service to differentiate you from your competition
• Gain market share by exceeding customer expectations
• Increase brand loyalty, turn complaints to opportunities
• Make minor improvements for major impacts on internal & external stakeholder experience
  
• Many customers-one team. Empower staff to be accountable
• Add value-not cost-to your bottom line
• Eliminate Waste and stimulate value
• Create customers for life-and a life for yourself.

2. Conquer The Challenge Of Change

• Shift happens!-Be more resilient to thrive through change
• Change is inevitable. Learning from change is optional
• The 7 most expensive words in business – ’We have always done it that way’
• Turn common sense into common practice in your organisational culture
• Fight complacency-success today doesn’t equal success tomorrow
• Victim or victor from change-your choice.
• Make a living-make a difference

 

3. Success/Resilience – Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities

An inspirational personal story, which can be applied to our working lives. From early days in an orphanage in Canada-to an education in the USA-to an international career with IBM in Japan, the Australian Executive Woman of the Year outlines:

• We can’t always control events but can always control our attitude
• Focus on what you can do rather than waste energy on what you can’t
• Focus on the positive to produce professional & personal success
• Detour to Dreams-Hope is not a 4 letter word
• Incorporating analogies from volunteering with street kids, cycling over the Andes, climbing Mt Kilimanjaro & trekking to Timbuktu, participants are reminded not to make mountains out of molehills.

Participants will leave all sessions feeling better about themselves and their organization. 

Catherine’s delightfully humorous approach to presenting serious content has earned her repeat business amongst clients such as American Express, AT&T, Australian Tourism, Bankwest, Coca-Cola, Domino’s PIzza, Ernst & Young, 3M, Mercedes, Neways, Qantas, Red Cross, Remax, Royal Australian Airforce, School Principals, World Triathlon Championships

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Some of her most frequently requested presentations (always customised to your theme) include:

• Good Service is Good Business-7 strategies for Success
• Shift happens-Be more Resilient to Thrive through Change
• Many customers-one team
• Paperclips Don’t Grow on Trees-add value not cost
• Success…Turn Obstacles to Opportunities and keep hope alive
• Resilience-Don’t make mountains out of molehills