Celebrate Equal Pay Day!

Women have consistently made less money than men for the same (if not better quality) work.  Today, ironically on Tax Day, we celebrate Equal Pay Day.  Today, April 17th, 2012, marks the day when women make the same amount than men made...in 2011.  Yes, that's right.  Women are still making 77 cents to every dollar than men are making, despite the fact that women are quickly becoming the better educated and qualified gender.

What can we do to end the disparity?  First, let's educate ourselves.  Download the fact sheet from the American Association of University Women website.  Also, check out the AAUW's website dedicated to the cause.  Second, support the Paycheck Fairness Act by signing this online petition and writing to your representative.

We ladies get educated, do consistently excellent work, support the economy, and provide care for our families.  Let's get compensated fairly for our hard work.

Pledging the Fraternity

There is an incredible dialogue on the grandstand of American politics and culture currently on how the roles of women are changing in society and actually changing society in general.  What seemed to have started as a murmur a few years ago, is now becoming a fact of the present.  Women are increasingly "pledging the fraternity" and winning in their own ways. 

I was horrified and thrilled about the coverage of IBM CEO Ginni Rometty's appearance at the Augusta Master's tournament.  Here's a nice op-ed from The Huffington Post that captures her graceful inspiration.