Posts Tagged ‘Michelle Travis’
Men: It’s Time to Step Up as Allies and Advocates for Equality
An Invitation to Other Fathers to Be Advocates For Equality at Work As we approach Father’s Day, I’m encouraging more men to step up as allies and advocates for gender equality. I’ve written frequently about fatherhood and being the father of a daughter, which I’m proud to be. Research shows that having a daughter is…
Read MoreMichelle Travis: Dads of daughters as allies for gender equality
How do we invite more men into gender equity conversations at work? Michelle Travis suggests using parenthood as an entry point for engagement and allyship. Her research found that when men have daughters, particularly first-born daughters, they tend to become less supportive of traditional gender roles. And they tend to become more supportive of employment…
Read MoreAn Invitation to Other Fathers to Be Advocates For Equality
Getting Personal. I’m calling on all fathers. For the past 10 years prior to Father’s Day, I have spoken to men about demonstrating advocacy for gender equality. In light of what’s going on in the world today, Father’s Day may be overlooked this year, but fatherhood is an important role to examine and leverage for…
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