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Now that we’ve defined gender in-depth, let's discuss why we need to have an understanding of gender.
Resources:
- Why Tech’s Approach to Fixing Its Gender Inequality Isn’t Working
- Why Gender Equality Is Good for Everyone — Men Included | Michael Kimmel | TED Talks
- What people miss about the gender wage gap
- Transgender employees in tech: Why this "progressive" industry has more work to do to achieve true gender inclusivity
- Toilets for everyone – moving to gender neutral bathrooms in our London office
- How Many Adults Identify as Transgender in the United States?
Teacher's Notes:
- Although this is common signage you may see, we want to acknowledge there is still debate around best signage to reflect gender-neutral bathrooms.
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Well, gender shows up everywhere for us,
disparities between genders still exists.
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Overall, men fall into
the dominant category.
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They hold privileges and have access
to power by just being cis men,
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while other genders do not.
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The subordinate group is
comprised of underrepresented and
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oppressed groups,
which include all other genders.
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Keep in mind there are inequities
among the subordinate genders too.
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When we discuss gender,
we have to acknowledge the stereotypes and
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