Hernán Alzamora, Interseccionale’s CEO, addresses the gender gap in Jugo de Caigua. Mother’s Day has passed, but it’s time to question ourselves: what comes next for mothers and women in our lives in general. Actions speak louder than words: the commitment to reduce the gender gap.
Women and mothers face inequalities and professional barriers due to gender roles. The reality is that the majority of women, especially mothers, encounter daily challenges. Assigned by society, they bear a heavier domestic burden than men, including household and family care.
The reflection is that it’s not just about supporting mothers in caregiving duties, but also promoting the concept of shared responsibilities at home with equal burdens among the entire family.
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Translated version:
WHAT COMES AFTER MOTHER’S DAY?
Actions speak louder: the commitment to reduce the gender gap
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to honor that figure who has given us so much and show our love and gratitude. However, once the date has passed, it would be important to ask ourselves what comes next. I’m not referring to the next celebration on the calendar, but rather what lies ahead for mothers and all the women in our lives.
The reality is that the vast majority of women—especially mothers—face a series of barriers in their daily lives. Due to the gender roles assigned by society, they have a greater domestic burden than men, which includes taking care of the house and family members.
Furthermore, they face disadvantages in their professional lives, such as the still prevalent idea that a woman with children faces complications in her daily life and cannot dedicate the same effort to work as a man. Additionally, it should be noted that their personal growth and self-care are often overshadowed by the extra (and unpaid) hours they typically dedicate to household chores and home management.
But what actions can we take to reduce barriers like these and build a more just and equal society for all people?
Many organizations already have diversity and inclusion programs aimed at creating safe workplaces with equal opportunities. However, since these programs only reach women who are part of the formal workforce, the transformation depends not only on corporate policies.
As individuals, it is also our responsibility to contribute to reducing gender gaps. It is important to share our learnings about gender equality and inclusion. We can also share resources on the gap and how we can work together to reduce it. Education and awareness are powerful tools for producing significant changes.
It’s not just about “supporting” mothers in caregiving tasks but promoting the idea of shared responsibilities in the home, with similar burdens among the entire family. We should take responsibility for the tasks that belong to us and provide support when another family member needs it.
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Gender Gap Report, as of December 2019, the gender gap increased from 99.5 to 132 years due to the effects of the pandemic.
Let us remember that equality should be a commitment from everyone. It is not about pointing accusatory fingers but recognizing that each person can contribute to creating a more equitable world. Let’s celebrate mothers and all women, not just on the second Sunday of May but every day, by taking concrete actions to reduce the gender gaps.
Gender equity is not just about women; it is about the equal rights of all individuals. It is a change that must begin from within. So, what will be your next step?
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