When it comes to getting a fair shake in the workplace, many people think that working women are much further along than they really are.
Researchers and advocates have drawn attention to the issues of gender equity, influences policy-makers can have, as well as to how educators, parents, and mentors can affect change. We’ve consolidated some resource we thought you’d like to see. If you can add to this list, please send them our way!
Are You Civil At Work?
Take The TestIt's All About Respect
Since cultural bias is often connected with being disrespectful, the first step is to be aware. Are you respectful at work? Take this assessment of your behavior. [via Christine Porath, Ph.D.]Are You Biased?
Take The TestProject Implicit
Curious about your implicit associations about race, gender, sexual orientation, and other topics? Click here for a series of online tests provided by an international collaboration of researchers.Research
Performance-Reward BiasArticle with Curated Data
Do women advance in careers more slowly than men? Click to review curated research from psychologist Kathryn Welds.
For Working Women
MentoringMentor / Mentee
The Wing to Wing Women’s Mentoring Project provides free resources on how to get started as a mentor or mentee.
For The Children Who Dream Big
Books To Empower GirlsBooks
Over 2,000 girl-empowering books to inspire the next generation: www.amightygirl.com/books.
For The Men Who Advocate
NCWIT Tool KitTool Kit
Use the National Center for Women & Information Technology Male Allies and Advocates Toolkit for diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Research
Gender Equity ResearchGender Equity Research
A collection of research from the American Assoc of University Women (AAUW); current research reports as well as select publications.
History
Women's HistoryWomen's History
The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) online exhibit expands our knowledge of American history.
For The Children Who Dream Big
Toys For Mighty GirlsToys
A listing of over 2,500 high-quality, girl empowering toys from www.amightygirl.com/toys.