Celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March can vary significantly depending on culture, organisation and context.
Of course, there are offices and organisations that pay special attention to this day and organise events or activities to celebrate women's contributions in the workplace. However, there are several reasons why this initiative risks becoming less inclusive than we would like:
1. Gender stereotypes: If activities promote or reinforce gender stereotypes, they may contribute to discrimination. For example, organising an event that emphasises only certain traditional female traits or roles could exclude or marginalise female colleagues who do not identify with these stereotypes.
2. Lack of an inclusive approach: If events are designed exclusively for a particular group of women or do not take into account the diversity of experiences and perspectives of women in the organisation, the result is similar. An inclusive approach should reflect diversity and avoid perpetuating patterns of thinking or actions that exclude certain categories of women.
Ladies in business no longer fit exclusively into one typology. In our field we meet strong, empathetic, career-focused, family-focused, or both, people with a wide range of interests. But above all, we work with people every day who are fighting gender stereotypes in their team.
How else can we move towards a culture of diversity and equality in teams, if we do not take into account that March celebrations are also different?
THERE IS GOOD NEWS!
Our proposal this year is to help you build calendars of activities that truly promote diversity in all its forms. That's why we encourage companies to migrate towards an atypical mix of activities that take into account the many facets of the modern woman.
Here are some ideas from our colleagues in the Corporate Events department:
1. Neuroscience - In this workshop we explore neural connections and brain plasticity in response to different stimuli, developing new brain imaging techniques and understanding the mechanisms of human cognitive and behavioural processes.
Krav Maga - At the Krav Maga workshop, participants learn effective self-defense techniques and develop quick reaction and safety skills in situations of conflict and imminent danger.
3. Contemporary Dance - In the introductory contemporary dance workshop, participants explore fluid and expressive movements, learn to improve their coordination and express their creativity through their bodies.
4. Ikebana - In the introductory Ikebana workshop, participants learn about the Japanese art of flower arranging, discovering the aesthetic principles and symbols associated with each floral composition and experimenting with cutting and arranging techniques.
5. Spa day - At the team spa day, colleagues relax and reconnect in a refined environment, enjoying revitalizing treatments, relaxing massages and quality time together to improve morale and team cohesion.
6. Zero Waste Lifestyle - At an introductory Zero-Waste Lifestyle workshop participants can learn sustainable techniques and practices for reducing and managing waste efficiently, as well as creative ways to recycle and reuse resources.
7. Revamp clothes - In an introductory workshop in revamp clothes, participants learn how to transform old or unused clothes into new and stylish pieces, exploring cutting, sewing and decorating techniques to give them a fresh and personalised look.
8. Organizing with a Chronic Disorganization Specialist - In this workshop, participants learn practical strategies and techniques for effectively organizing their living or working spaces, understanding the basic principles of organization, prioritizing tasks, and developing healthy habits to maintain order in their daily lives.
9. Resilience - In an introductory resilience workshop, participants explore ways to develop coping skills and face challenges with confidence and perseverance, learning stress management techniques.
Robotics - Participants learn basic concepts in robots, building and programming simple prototypes to understand the principles of operation and their application in solving practical problems.
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