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Dancing Backwards in High Heels Women, Leadership and Power (the Netherlands)
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Author Information:
Name: Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD, the Netherlands)
Email: info@nimd.org
Website: https://nimd.org/
Abstract:
In politics, in business, in the media, in sports and in family life, the fight goes on to prove that men and women are equal in every way. Women still occupy fewer than half of the top positions in politics and in business, most talk show guests are still men, women’s finals are usually viewed as the opening act to the men’s finals in sports, and the parent collecting their kids from school is usually still the mother. These examples prove that the fight for emancipation is never over. First and foremost because inequality is unfair and unjust. But also because discrimination in any shape or form is counterproductive and essentially irrational - which is precisely why it is so difficult to eradicate. Research continues to show that organizations perform better, even trive, when they embrace diversity. By bringing in a variety of different perspectives, you add to your organization’s creative force and eliminate the risk of blind spots.Then why is unequal treatment still prevalent in so many businesses? Is it solely the result of men in suits only hiring other men in suits? Or is it because, as some say, female executives are hard to find? Emancipation is an ongoing process in schools, at work, in the public arena and behind closed doors. It is impossible to pinpoint the moments in time when emancipation happens – it’s not something that can be turned on and off by flicking a switch, but it can definitely be encouraged. Structural inequality is the same everywhere. And that should get all the attention and research it deserves – in countries where female emancipation is still in its infancy, but also in countries such as the Netherlands that appear to be leading the way.There is still plenty of work to be done. Emancipation requires constant maintenance.
Keywords:
Stereotypes, Leadership and Masculinity, Cultural, psychological and organizational barriers
Dates:
Jan. 4, 2017 - None
Source Specificity:
None, None, None
Website:
https://nimd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/NIMD-Dancing-Backwards-in-High-Heels-spread-DEF-1.pdf
Power Domains:
Political
Methods Tools:
Awareness-raising, Monitoring
Country:
NL
City:
None
Implementation Scale:
international
Language:
English
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