NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Jen Barnes founded the first business built to promote gender equity in sports viewing and fandom. What would change if women’s sports were treated as worthy of the same attention, investment, and belief as men’s sports? Jen explores why equal pay, equal play, and equal visibility are inseparable, and w ...

Ms. Angel Konthoujam's talk explores how true development remains incomplete without gender equity at its core. Drawing from real experiences in grassroots development, it highlights how empowering women alone is not enough unless social structures, decision-making spaces, and power dynamics change. The talk invites us to rethink development as a shared ecosystem where equity, not charity, creates resilience and lasting impact. Angel Konthoujam is a Gender Equality Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Inter ...

Core Insights - LexisNexis Risk Solutions Data Services CEO Dean Curtis has been recognized as 1 on INvolve's Heroes Advocates Role Model List for his leadership in promoting gender equity and inclusive workplace practices [1][2][3] - The Heroes Advocate Role Model List is an annual recognition that highlights leaders who advocate for gender diversity and the success of women in business [2][4] - Dean Curtis has been a five-year veteran of the Heroes Role Model list and has implemented programs to foster community, mentoring, and inclusivity, particularly for women in the industry [3] Company Overview - LexisNexis Risk Solutions utilizes data, analytics, and technology to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decision-making [4] - The company is headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, and is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools [4]

Gender Partnership & Workplace Dynamics - Workplaces often fail to accommodate both women and men's emotional and personal needs [1] - Gender partnership is defined as men and women collaborating to foster workplace inclusion and fairness [4] - Catalyst's mission is to accelerate progress for women by creating workplaces that work for everyone [1] Gender Inequality & Statistics - Less than 10% of public company CEOs are women [1] - Women earn 83 cents for every dollar a man makes, and 74 cents if they are mothers [1] - 76% of men want their workplaces to address disadvantages for women [1] - 82% of men believe it is important for managers to understand gender equity issues [1] Barriers to Male Involvement - Apathy, ignorance, and fear are key reasons why more men don't actively promote gender equity [1] - Men fear being perceived as not manly enough if they express emotional needs or take parental leave [1] Catalyst's "Five Bs" Roadmap - The "Five Bs" to gender partnership are: Begin with you, Break down what's not working, Build up what's in it for men, Bridge the gender gap, and Bring humanity to work [5] - The roadmap aims to shift the focus from fixing individuals to addressing systemic issues in the workplace [16]

Workforce Trends - Young women are working at nearly record rates, exceeding previous generations in workforce participation [1][2] - Approximately 78% of women in their 20s and 30s are employed [2] - A growing share of prime-age men are taking on more caregiving responsibilities at home, indicating a generational shift [2][5] - Men ages 25 to 34 not working because they're caregivers has doubled since 2001 [13] Factors Influencing Participation - Teleworking and remote work options are helping women stay engaged in the workforce after having children [7][9] - Economic necessity is a significant driver for women entering the workforce, particularly for women of color, due to the rising cost of living and caregiving [9][10] Societal and Economic Impact - Equitable caregiving and increased workforce participation for both women and men can lead to wage parity and economic growth [14] - The current systems, including government policies and societal support, need to catch up with the changing values and the generational realignment in work and gender roles [15][16] Challenges and Future Considerations - The childcare system, already under strain, faces increased pressure with more parents in the workforce [12] - Policies like paid leave and childcare support are crucial to sustain the progress and prevent fragility in the workforce [14] - Further exploration is needed to understand how households are changing and how these changes impact the workforce [18]