Gender inequality and bias exist when “people are treated differently and disadvantageously, under similar circumstances, on the basis of gender.” In lieu of the upcoming International Women’s Day, we have decided to look at some of the ways where women are treated unfairly at workplaces. 1. Promotion and Advancement Around the world, there are very…
We got in touch with Girls In Tech recently, as we realised not many women follow a tech-based career. If you look into a “computer” or “tech” based scene, in any field, the ratio of men to women is extremely high. That’s when I was curious – why don’t many women pursue this career path?…
Why are they inspiring? Hello! So, before I introduce the 4 inspiring female entrepreneurs in this list, let me shed some light on what’s common between them. In this self-acclaimed modern world, female entrepreneurs still struggle to escape corporate stereotypes. It is hard to imagine a woman in a managerial role without doubting her family…
Who is Michaela Anchan? I’m the founder of Woolf Works, a women co-working space close to Clarke Quay MRT. I founded the business in early 2014 as I saw a gap in the market for a calm and beautiful shared workspace for women. Prior to setting up the business I had spent five years as…
[Left to Right: Divya, Gladys Goh, Priscilla Martin, Jeslyn Sng & Alexa Lee] As promised, here is the second and the last part of our conversation with the finalists of Miss Singapore Beauty Pageant 2016. After our short tea break, we continued the interview with the girls. The second half was extremely emotional for…
[Left to Right: Divya, Gladys Goh, Priscilla Martin, Jeslyn Sng & Alexa Lee] Over lunch, I had an intimate chat with some of the contestants from Miss Singapore Beauty Pageant 2016. After a short self-doubt moment, the girls eased the air by revealing the concept of ‘self-confidence’ and ‘being comfortable in your own skin’….
In the current light of the Rio Olympics 2016, we would like to give a shout out to a few female athletes who have made a great impact this year. Let’s celebrate their achievements with a little shout out. 1) Gaurika Singh, Nepal Source We celebrate the youngest competitor in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics…
It’s definitely CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). And though that might seem to undermine the good works of these campaigns, it actually doesn’t. It’s a win-win situation: companies improve their brand image, and marginalised or discriminated communities take another step of empowerment. So what’s #femvertising? It’s exactly what you guessed it to be – feminine advertising. These…
