NEW YORK, (March 1, 2022) – Caroline Barrett, SanovaWorks Chief Operations Officer
Break the Bias
This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is Break the Bias. Women’s History Month is dedicated to honoring women, illuminating their current contributions to society, and celebrating the many important roles women have played throughout history. Break the Bias, not only this month but every day of every month.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022, is International Women’s Day
“Imagine a gender equal world.
A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
A world where difference is valued and celebrated.
Together we can forge women’s equality.
Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.”
Help create an inclusive world
Bias exists. Deliberate or unconscious, bias makes moving ahead difficult for a woman. When viewed through the lens of bias, success looks different for a woman than it does for a man. Having this knowledge, that bias exists, is only the beginning. Action to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world is needed to Break the Bias.
We encourage you to Break the Bias and help forge an inclusive world. To inspire, educate, and enlighten you, we’ve shared some amazing resources below.
American Women: A guide to Women’s History Resources at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress collections has introduced an extensive online research guide that highlights hundreds of sources that tell the stories of women, through a wide variety of perspectives and media. The exhaustive coverage includes “historic and contemporary audio and video files, posters, photographs, magazines, sheet music, maps, manuscripts and rare books, as well as government documents and legislation.” The Equal Rights Amendment, Patriotism, and Suffrage are covered in the essays. Peruse the guide
Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller
“The *Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller* collection contains 137 episodes from the nationally syndicated public radio show and podcast featuring conversations with women activists, entrepreneurs, professionals, performers, academics, and authors who have been using their expertise and voices to make a difference for women everywhere.” (Library of Congress and WGBH Boston)
Listen to Inflection Point
Girlhood (It’s complicated)
Girlhood (It’s complicated) commemorates the anniversary of woman suffrage by exploring the concept of girlhood in the United States, but also how girls changed history in five areas: politics, education, work, health, and fashion. (Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History)
View the exhibition
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