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How can more men be allies for women? Allyship doesn’t start at our conference room tables. This work starts at our kitchen tables. I know many men who show up for the women in their lives. Consistently. Even when it’s difficult. Even when they are uncomfortable. Even when others tell them not to. Because many of us were raised with cultural values that are at odds with how we want to live & show up. When society continues to question the role women vs. men should play both at home and at work. There’s a lot of unlearning to do. In our home, we are focused on ensuring both our daughter & son dream BIG. And I have to stop & catch myself on the cultural biases I was raised with. What are you unlearning when it comes to biases you were raised with? #inclusion #culture #leadership #MitaMallick Image credit: @Femalempire.co
It also starts with us - women who have sons, it’s up to us to teach them from a young age to be allies to women
Mita Mallick I feel like I have at least one teachable moment with my 7 yr old son every day he is with me regarding this topic. It’s important that we have these discussions at home.
Mita Mallick, it’s inspiring to see such dedication to unlearning and promoting true equality at home. 🌟
Allyship begins at home. It begins in an appreciative heart for the role and impact women have had on our lives. Ships were designed to take you places, your journey in supporting women is onboard ally-ship.
The work of allyship absolutely starts at home
Grateful for my parents for teaching me the value of both. Mita Mallick
That quote hits hard right now. We need to make sure the empowerment of women continues (which will get harder for sure) AND call men in to help. 💜
This is so true!!
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3moWorking hard to unlearn that women are responsible for others’ feelings and happiness. In my coaching sessions with clients and discussions with women, this falsehood is so culturally reinforced by men, women, institutions, etc. Women feel such a relief when they let go of this impossibility and convert that energy into their own dreams, goals, health… In doing so,the expectations for men also switch, which can be disorienting as to their own identity, e.g. the provider, etc.. Been talking with Susan Collins, ACC, PHR, CI about this very thing. I teach both my son and daughter they are not responsible for others behaviors, feelings, reactions, but that they can show that they care by being kind, checking in, and if they can/are able/want to help while maintaining their own health/wellness, they can choose to do that. Now I am pondering— what might my husband and I teach my son about his own agency/responsibility to ensure he can handle strong women? I know we model this, but the world is also teaching him… Going to ponder this. Thank you for posting, Mita Mallick!