As women, it’s important for us to advocate for other women, but it’s difficult for us to do that if we’re unaware of other women’s experiences. According to statistics only 62% of Americans even believe that there is a pay gap between men and women, but data shows there is. When it comes to women’s equality there seems to be a lack of awareness all across the board. 

Today, Sara and Misasha discuss the current issues with equal pay, discrepancies women experience in the workplace, and the need to take collective action. To learn more about what you can do to close the gap of inequality and speak up for other women, tune into this episode of Dear White Women. 

Show Highlights: 

• What is Equal Pay Day 2019 
• Different subgroups that impact when their equal pay day falls 
• The lack of awareness America has in regards to the pay disparity 
• Navigating making a change when people don’t recognize the need for change 
• The effectiveness of recording pay data and having public accountability 
• Disclosing pay gaps and why social pressure is beneficial 
• How the “lean in” movement has defined views of women in the work place 
• What happens in a “lean in” circle 
• Being authentic in a predominantly men’s world 
• Professional systems that don’t recognize women’s differences 
• Creating a system that collectively benefits women 
• Recognizing discrimination in different industries 

Links: 

https://www.dearwhitewomen.com