KATE THOMPSON DAVY: Real talk on gender parity, in tech and everywhere
SA workplaces and the global tech industry are primed for meaningful transformation, if only those in charge are willing
Ah, August 9, my nemesis returns. It’s not that I don’t believe in commemorating the 1956 women’s march — or acknowledging the political savvy and protest prowess of both previous generations of women and those of today. I just can’t abide the pinkwashing that comes with it.
Women’s Day should not be about #bossbabes and “balancing” work and mom duties. That’s sleight of hand that merely distracts. Instead, it should prompt clear-eyed assessment. So here is some: although SA ranks 20th overall (of 146) in the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Index — and that seems fantastic — on the Economic Participation & Opportunity Subindex we’re ranked 80th. ..
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