-
How to be a better ally in marriage and relationships
Hear from Danica Holdaway and Nate Bagley about creating balance and advocacy in partnerships and marriage. It’s all in this episode of the Allies at Work podcast.
-
What men can do to create gender inclusive workplaces
Hear from Michael Harrington about being a male ally in the office. From joining your women’s ERG, to calling in other men, to finding reverse mentors—Michael shares it all in S1E2 of the Allies at Work Podcast.
-
Men and women working together for gender equality
Hear from Carlin and Rachel Cottam on how they are trying to model gender equity for their children through partnership parenting. It’s all in S1E1 of the Allies at Work Podcast.
-
Introducing the Allies at Work podcast
Introducing, the Allies at Work podcast with Rachel Cottam. Here you’ll discover bitesize tactics that you can start using today to improve gender equity in your workplace, homes, and communities.
-
Can men be feminist?
Even though feminism has evolved past “bra-burning,” it’s still a heated term. Mike Nicholson, founder of the Progressive Masculinity program, said that as soon as he mentions feminism in his youth workshops, “you can feel the shift in the room; they’re shuffling in their seats…A lot of it is bred from misunderstanding and how the…
-
Men can do what women do
“We’ve realized that women can do what men can do. The next leap? Realizing that men can do what women can do.” Gloria Steinem When we get women out of boxes, we get men out of boxes too. When I shared this quote on LinkedIn, I got over 100 comments listing ALL the things that…
-
Working parents, it’s okay to set boundaries and advocate for yourself
My first viral LinkedIn post addressed the challenge that professional parents face—we’re working two full-time jobs. In my own life, I’ve been fortunate to work with male sponsors and leaders who parent out loud, thus decreasing the impact of the motherhood penalty in my career. But I’ve also had to advocate for myself. In a…
-
Hey Utah, let’s use the word “patriarchy”
This article was originally published as an opinion piece in The Salt Lake Tribune on November 15, 2023. While chatting with men and women who had come together to solve Utah’s gender equality problem, I only heard talk about the women. “Well, women just don’t understand that they can pursue STEM careers.” “Well, she’s just…
-
Why men who believe in equity will take their full parental leave
When our second child was born, my husband took one week off. He was given three days for parental leave (all of which were spent in the hospital) and chose to take two additional days of PTO. Our wallet couldn’t afford any more time than that. Thankfully, my mom flew into town and my sister…
-
7 ways Bluey’s Dad is an ally for gender equity
There are a lot of reasons I love Bluey, but her Dad being an equitable partner—well, that’s a big one for me. Bandit Heeler breaks the “TV Dad” trope and helps with caregiving tasks. He’s not perfect. He still gets impatient on road trips, plays a little rough, and can’t stand losing—but he does make…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Rachel Cottam 