Worth Noting: Feminist Moments from the Golden Globes, Why Women Don't Speak at Work, Vision 2015 by Jamaican women
There are so many things on our radar this every minute and yes, social media is still buzzing about the feminist moments of the Golden Globes plus Ava DeVauny proves why we need more black women filmmakers. And the issue of women in leadership roles is highlighted.
1. Why women stay quiet at work
Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant shares research on women's leadership - what's working, what's holding us back and why we don't speak up in the workplace. - New York Times
Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant shares research on women's leadership - what's working, what's holding us back and why we don't speak up in the workplace. - New York Times
2. 3 countries it's likely your boss is a woman
According to a new study by the International Labour Organization (ILO), nearly a third of all businesses around the world are now owned or managed by women. While there is more to be done, we must make note of the countries across the globe where women are likely to be boss - Jamaica, Columbia and St. Lucia. - Washington Post
According to a new study by the International Labour Organization (ILO), nearly a third of all businesses around the world are now owned or managed by women. While there is more to be done, we must make note of the countries across the globe where women are likely to be boss - Jamaica, Columbia and St. Lucia. - Washington Post
3. Italy's viral video on domestic violence makes a point but flawed?
Described as flawed by some, Italy's viral video, 'Slap Her. Hard' video sent an important message and made a point of the issue of domestic violence in Italy. The video which tries to to appeal our sensitivities to the message against domestic violence, it wasn't perfect - Huffington Post and Bustle shares why.
Watch video below
Described as flawed by some, Italy's viral video, 'Slap Her. Hard' video sent an important message and made a point of the issue of domestic violence in Italy. The video which tries to to appeal our sensitivities to the message against domestic violence, it wasn't perfect - Huffington Post and Bustle shares why.
Watch video below
4. Vision 2015 by Jamaican women
Emma Lewis chats with some of Jamaica's notable women who share what they would not only like to see for Jamaicans in 2015 but also for women. The words are quite inspiration and points out some issues which urgency needs to be addressed.
"I wish that all women would step out in audacious faith and bold courage to speak/act out against any and all forms of injustice and lack of fairplay being dealt out to other Jamaicans, in the workplace, church and home, no matter how small or large." - Jeanette Calder, Activist, Jamaica Civil Society Coalition.
"I wish that all women would step out in audacious faith and bold courage to speak/act out against any and all forms of injustice and lack of fairplay being dealt out to other Jamaicans, in the workplace, church and home, no matter how small or large." - Jeanette Calder, Activist, Jamaica Civil Society Coalition.
5. Selma Shows Why We Need More Black Women Filmmakers
Selma Director, Ava DuVernay might have missed out on being awarded as the Best Director at the 2015 Golden Globes Award, but being nominated as the first African American female Director is a major achievement and as such she's a winner in our books.
2014 was a great year for women in film and Ava was one of the leading women who made us take a second look at diversity in Hollywood and the need for more women filmmakers. Ava is the first woman of colour and the only the fifth woman ever to be nominated for the said award.
6. Feminist Moments From The Golden Globes
If the 2015 Golden Globes taught us anything, it's that women's stories matter and yes, we rule. From our living rooms we had aha moments and was roaring for powerful speeches such as Common's and Maggie's bad-ass speech. Plus George Clooney's beautiful speech which mention of his wife, Amal Clooney. And did we mention Amy and Tina took over the golden stage.
Above all it was the deeply powerful speeches that did it for us, Huffington Post breaks down the most feminist moments for us.
Here's a retake of Maggie's speech at the Golden Globe.
Now, see Gina Rodriguez's plus Common's powerful speech
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