What can you do to help women the most in terms of gender equality?

"Amazing things happen when women support one another."

I'd like to begin this blog by expressing gratitude for the shift in people's minds across various sectors. People are becoming more aware of gender equality, and much is being done to assist women in obtaining positions equal to their male counterparts.

But there is still work to be done. What can you do to help women achieve gender equality? You have a lot of potential!

1. Show Her Your Support at Work

There are times when a male colleague is chosen over a female colleague for a project despite her qualifications. In some cases, a female counterpart may be paid less than a male counterpart for the same work. Such occurrences should not be observed passively. These are the times when you can stand up for and support your female colleague. Your words have the ability to effect change!

2. Encourage, Motivate, and Show Appreciation

Motivate and boost their self-esteem and confidence in themselves and their work. Assure them that their opinions are valued and encourage them to express their opinions. Words of appreciation can help them realise their own strength. Accept them as they are, without imposing rules to change the way they walk, talk, or behave.

3. Curb Negativity

Because the media has elevated women to a position where beauty is valued, women are frequently subjected to bullying and negative remarks, whether online, at work, or anywhere else they go. Take a stand against such prejudices and force people to stop body shaming or criticizing women for the wrong reasons. Promote their knowledge, skills, and positivity as well.

4. Get to Know the Women at Work

Every woman you see at her desk has a story to tell. Try to comprehend them and listen to their incredible stories. This will boost their morale, and if you can share those stories with other women, they will be motivated and inspired in turn.

5. Be an Example

Be a role model for other women if you are a woman. Stand up for your and other women's rights, express yourself strongly, nip negativity in the bud, and encourage women to be themselves. This has a significant impact on women in your workplace. At the same time, recognise your own worth and never back down from doing what is right.

Additional Ways to Support Women

You can also assist women by fostering a culture of recruiting more women at your workplace, providing new mothers with maternity leaves and time to recharge, providing day care services for their children, providing business opportunities to women, supporting organisations that work for women's upliftment, investing in higher education or training for women, and other initiatives.

You can effect a significant change in the way women are treated at your workplace and in society as a whole by taking small steps. We are a part of the necessary change for society's future.

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Digital Janet