For the most excluded racial and ethnic communities, the current limits to freedom are not the first, evidence of this include other pandemics, poverty, and forced displacement. In the context of COVID-19, we have recognized that structural racism is one of the most significant challenges for the global agenda, along with the climate crisis and violence against women and … [Read more...] about The power of Black women
Gender Equality
Focusing on diversity in the search for gender equality
In the 70s, the philosopher John Rawls published his Theory of Justice. He used a very powerful metaphor for this discussion: that of the "veil of ignorance." He argued that if covered by a veil of ignorance about our individual characteristics, our socioeconomic status, our talents, and skills, we would be able to agree on a set of rules about our coexistence in society, only … [Read more...] about Focusing on diversity in the search for gender equality
Why are men better at networking?
When I started graduate school almost 20 years ago, one of the first pieces of advice I received in college focused on the power of three words: networking, networking, networking. The key to professional success goes beyond books and good grades, we were told: networking is as important as the degrees you have and what you know. And indeed, different studies show that the … [Read more...] about Why are men better at networking?