There is so much in here Mitle - I don't know where to start my comment! I have worked on many of these issues globally for years - so I have a very similar perspective to the one you share here. I found it interesting to read your thoughts on influencers and the ways they do not take political stances which is a political stance. I remain fascinated by the women who 'succeed' but seem unable to see the systems we live in and why other women can't just hustle a bit to make it too. I have come across this a lot, especially in my working life and it amazes me how difficult it is for humans to see past their own lived experiences. I find I quote intersectional research and frameworks constantly now - as I think that is the only way to truly understand how systems work and why they benefit some people more than others. As you point out - a lot of the gender progress made in the UK - is relatively recent and so while we benefit from those changes - we can push for more in our lives and in the systems.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and to do so with such care. I’m grateful to read your experience and insights, particularly regarding intersectional research and frameworks. Doing my law degree (a long time ago) I did an elective on Gender & Law and I often wander why I didn’t pursue that. Still learning and trying to make sense of it all. Thanks for being here 🙏🏻
There is so much in here Mitle - I don't know where to start my comment! I have worked on many of these issues globally for years - so I have a very similar perspective to the one you share here. I found it interesting to read your thoughts on influencers and the ways they do not take political stances which is a political stance. I remain fascinated by the women who 'succeed' but seem unable to see the systems we live in and why other women can't just hustle a bit to make it too. I have come across this a lot, especially in my working life and it amazes me how difficult it is for humans to see past their own lived experiences. I find I quote intersectional research and frameworks constantly now - as I think that is the only way to truly understand how systems work and why they benefit some people more than others. As you point out - a lot of the gender progress made in the UK - is relatively recent and so while we benefit from those changes - we can push for more in our lives and in the systems.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and to do so with such care. I’m grateful to read your experience and insights, particularly regarding intersectional research and frameworks. Doing my law degree (a long time ago) I did an elective on Gender & Law and I often wander why I didn’t pursue that. Still learning and trying to make sense of it all. Thanks for being here 🙏🏻