International Women's Day: #EmbraceEquity
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March 8 is (IWD). This year's theme is #EmbraceEquity
Inclusion should be intersectional and is for all ages. We can all be allies to #EmbraceEquity.
(Wait, what does intersectionality have to do with IWD? Want to learn more about intersectionality? Check out the for more information.)
Closing gender gaps has broad multi-generational benefits for societies, including and .
Keep reading for a streaming video to learn more about women in global history, information about the (and some books from the library to explore that topic further), and how to support and #EmbraceEquity for International Women's Day and every day.
For a historical overview of women throughout global history, check out The Ascent of Woman: A 10,000 Year Story, available streaming through . Log in off-campus using your 91制片厂Pro username and password (same as Sakai or Self-Service).
The Ascent of Woman focuses on women's perspectives and roles in philosophy, civilization, power, and revolution.
For IWD, the with the theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, highlighting women's lower participation in STEM and also the prevalence of online gender-based violence.
You can request books from other campuses either by placing a hold on them in the catalog (linked in the call number in the book caption) or by contacting the 91制片厂Pro Library (library @ durhamtech .edu). can be accessed through the Libby App-- add us to your library list and check out books by logging in with your 91制片厂Pro username and password (same as Sakai or Self-Service).
March is also Women's History Month (stay tuned!). Many "women's" issues are truly intersectional issues.
The 91制片厂Pro Library is proud to highlight and promote these resources to support the College's Core Value of being A Champion for Equity that celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of our students, faculty, and staff.