15/03/2024
I hate that stupid adage that women don’t know what they want. It sounds like something men made up to make it seem like we’re frivolous and indecisive. The reality is that men just don’t understand what we want because what we want exists in a parallel universe that they literally never have to consider.
What I really want is to feel safe. Walking to my car. Wearing a short skirt. Sharing my ideas in the boardroom. Disagreeing with a CEO. Existing. I want to feel safe to just exist.
What women really want is a place of belonging where we can be ourselves without it being detrimental to our career. Women just want to feel safe.
When we don’t have to expend most of their energy in survival mode, imagine just how much we can bring to the table?
The brilliant Tonya Whittle delves into the notion of safety – from the dark historical roots that still bind us today, to what need to change to set us free. Her ground-breaking work in human behaviour delves into the intricate web of women's social and cultural conditioning, exploring its impact on fulfillment, power dynamics, and gender diversity across various sectors and industries.
Read the full piece now at DEFY Magazine.
