International Women's Day: #EmbraceEquity

March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD). This year's theme is #EmbraceEquity to get the world talking about Why equal opportunities aren't enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.

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? All forms of inequality are mutually reinforcing and must therefore be analyzed and addressed simultaneously to prevent one form of inequality from reinforcing another. Want to learn more about intersectionality? Check out the Center for Intersectional Justice for more information.)

Closing gender gaps has broad multi-generational benefits for societies, including economic benefits and increased investment in education, health, nutrition, and housing.

Keep reading for a streaming video to learn more about women in global history, information about the UN Women's DigitALL campaign (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 Films on Demand. Log in off-campus using your Durham Tech 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 UN is focusing on the gender gap in digital access 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 Durham Tech Library (library @ durhamtech .edu). Dogwood Digital Library books can be accessed through the Libby App-- add us to your library list and check out books by logging in with your Durham Tech 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 Durham Tech 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.