Feminism – Page 2 – Vivian Chandra

Unconscious Bias

Posted on April 18, 2016May 23, 2021 by vivsterNZ (she/her) in Feminism, Human Rights, STEM

There are just so many articles written about women and tech. We admit that there is a gender gap in hiring, a gender gap in pay and a gender gap in management. We look at the stats and lament at the numbers of girls choosing to start a STEM based degree, and then lament again … Continue reading Unconscious Bias →

Parenting

Posted on July 30, 2015May 23, 2021 by vivsterNZ (she/her) in Feminism, Human Rights, Whanau & Personal

Thanks to my friend @discoknitter I found myself nodding emphatically as I read this article. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, @abioborne for writing down the exact thoughts I have had for a while. Before I continue, I would like to acknowledge that I speak from a position of privilege. I recognise that I am … Continue reading Parenting →

Superheroes!

Posted on July 20, 2015May 23, 2021 by vivsterNZ (she/her) in Feminism, Whanau & Personal

A friend of mine posted this pic on social media... Which is a nice and affirming picture for our young at heart slightly older population. Awww, isn't that nice... you can TOTALLY be a superhero... if you are an old man, no worries But wait, you say, don't be so hasty, there have been women superheroes... … Continue reading Superheroes! →