by fa10
As
we bid adieu to yet another International Women's Day, I am left
wondering about some of the feedback and commentary questioning why
women continue to require a special mention in organizations.
I
have read umpteen reports, articles and independent opinion pieces talking about statistics showing how women entrepreneurs are less funded
compared to their male counterparts, how we occupy fewer roles in
senior management or within the boards of organizations and, in some
cases, how the recruitment process tends to have a bias against women.
How
does all this translate to requiring a special consideration for being a
woman in the business world or in the community at large?
Let
me be clear. I don't want special consideration. I never have. I
believe in my work, my attitude and the results speaking for itself.
I
do, however, continue to speak about receiving equal opportunity and
equal consideration for every demographic out there, whether it's based
on age, gender, race, geography, culture or anything else that may
segregate us as human beings.
In
my studio, we have a clear methodology of sifting through applicants
for the right talent. If you are willing to compete and work hard to
present exceptional executions, it won't matter what your gender is.
I
look forward to ridding our society of International Women's Day and,
perhaps, having International Person's Day in its stead. Let's move
towards having no more special days, and having societal norms that are
equally exploitative of the superb talents that all our citizens bring
forward.
Much like the futuristic ideals of Star Trek, let's truly "go where no PERSON has gone before".
Live long and prosper!
