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 аĿª½± 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 аĿª½± 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 аĿª½± 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 аĿª½± 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.