Rachel Cohen’s Post

Many women fear the “motherhood penalty” where women pay a price in the workplace for becoming moms. However, this might be less severe than we thought, with a new study determining that having children contributes “little to nothing” to the persistent gap in earnings between men and women. While this is encouraging to hear, the US still has a long way to go, as it remains the only country in the industrialized world without federally funded paid leave. Research shows that universal child care and moderate-length paid leave can help women stay connected to the labor market. Offsetting loss in job earnings and continuing to push for a cultural shift toward fathers’ contributing more towards domestic labor can continue to invalidate the motherhood penalty. #WorkingMoms #WorkingMothers #WomeninBusiness

See: www.equaltime.com.au ELDER ABUSE (PART 2) Education and Awareness: Educating both older adults and their families about the importance of intergenerational connections is essential. Awareness campaigns can highlight the positive impact of these relationships on the well-being of seniors and their families, dispelling myths that may contribute to the denial of access. Supportive Policies: Communities and institutions can play a role in preventing elder abuse by implementing supportive policies. Programs that encourage intergenerational activities, such as community events, workshops, and social initiatives, can strengthen bonds between different age groups. Conclusion: Denying access to children can have detrimental effects on the well-being of older adults. Fostering intergenerational connections is not only a preventative measure against elder abuse but also a way to enrich the lives of both seniors and their families. By recognizing the value of these relationships and promoting open communication and understanding, we can create a society where older individuals feel supported, connected, and valued.Introduction: Elder abuse is a pressing concern that requires collective efforts to address and prevent. While the focus is often on protecting seniors from external threats, it's crucial to recognize that denying access to children can contribute to the isolation and vulnerability of older individuals. This article explores the importance of maintaining intergenerational connections to prevent elder abuse and promote the well-being of both older adults and their families. The Significance of Intergenerational Connections: Social Isolation: Denying access to children can lead to social isolation for older individuals. Social connections are vital for mental and emotional well-being, and intergenerational relationships offer a unique source of support. When seniors are cut off from their children and grandchildren, they may experience loneliness, depression, and a diminished quality of life. Emotional Support: Intergenerational relationships provide emotional support for both older adults and children. Seniors benefit from the companionship and care of their younger family members, fostering a sense of purpose and connection. On the other hand, children learn valuable life lessons, empathy, and respect by interacting with their grandparents, creating a reciprocal bond. Cognitive Stimulation: Engaging with children can have cognitive benefits for older individuals. Interacting with younger generations can stimulate memory, cognitive function, and creativity in seniors. Simple activities like storytelling, playing games, or sharing experiences contribute to mental well-being and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline. CONTINUED

We deserve a more nuanced conversation about working moms. The “motherhood penalty” is more complicated than you think. Read more from Vox here: https://lnkd.in/ec9nAYDK #mom#childcare #work #workplace #motherhood #workingmom

Parenting a child with an intellectual disability involves a complicated relationship with future planning - you know there’s so much that needs to be done to prepare but on the other hand, the task feels so overwhelming that it becomes necessary to engage in some denial/magical thinking just to get through the day you’re living right now (and keep from descending into your dark place). I found this article to be both a practical and empathetic guide to getting things started. https://lnkd.in/emn_ehjv

4,500 women have been supported by Women into Construction CIC into roles in our industry. A strong team is a diverse one but Jacqui Wordsworth identifies key barriers as discriminatory behaviour, lack of suitable PPE and welfare facilities, poor support networks, exclusion and inflexibility. This #womeninconstructionweek let's highlight the breadth of opportunities in the sector and continue to breakdown these barriers. #careersinconstruction #opportunitiesforall #joinus #ceca

Great article about the many different levels of care needed by adults with IDD. Make sure to click the link regarding autonomy and decision-making, it goes to a position statement by AAIDD and ARC that supports the rights of the person with IDD. https://lnkd.in/ee6NMvV7

If there was ever a hill I am willing to die on, it is this‼️‼️‼️ I am a firm believer that #education is a foolproof way to end harmful practices like child marriage. - We must ensure to fulfill #SDG4 commitments. - We must ensure grassroot communities are key stakeholders in meeting #SDG4 commitments. - We much ensure leaders- cultural, traditional, religious and political alike are key drivers of #SDG4 commitments. #sdg4 #sdg5 #Education4All #EVAWG #education #endchildmarriage

See: www.equaltime.com.au ELDER ABUSE (PART 3) Preventing Elder Abuse through Intergenerational Connections: Open Communication: Maintaining open communication between generations is crucial for preventing elder abuse. By fostering an environment where family members feel comfortable discussing concerns, misunderstandings can be addressed early, preventing potential conflicts that may lead to the denial of access. Education and Awareness: Educating both older adults and their families about the importance of intergenerational connections is essential. Awareness campaigns can highlight the positive impact of these relationships on the well-being of seniors and their families, dispelling myths that may contribute to the denial of access. Supportive Policies: Communities and institutions can play a role in preventing elder abuse by implementing supportive policies. Programs that encourage intergenerational activities, such as community events, workshops, and social initiatives, can strengthen bonds between different age groups. Conclusion: Denying access to children can have detrimental effects on the well-being of older adults. Fostering intergenerational connections is not only a preventative measure against elder abuse but also a way to enrich the lives of both seniors and their families. By recognizing the value of these relationships and promoting open communication and understanding, we can create a society where older individuals feel supported, connected, and valued.

Let's talk about human rights! We often claim certain "rights," but where do they come from? What does it mean to live as a human being with dignity? We often list our needs separately - access to healthcare, food, education, safety, self-determination, voting rights, housing, and equality before the law - however, the human rights framework helps bring it all together, as every human being should have access to these things to live a fulfilling life with dignity. Let's continue to promote and uphold human rights for all. #humanrights #humanrightseducation #responsibility

Hear our CEO, Fiona Mackenzie MBE talk to the HM Treasury Committee on women's progression in financial services: why we need more women with caring responsibilities in the industry and why the industry can't keep them. "Women in financial services are often highly paid and highly educated, and they have choice. We need to take account of the fact that these women could already be using that childcare and making themselves as convenient as possible for their employers and progressing in their careers, but what actually tends to happen is that women leave. Faced with the choice of part-time working in a role where they are either totally unsupported or in a backwater, they could up their hours by accessing childcare, but they choose not to. They choose to leave altogether. That is where we have this crushing loss of talent, which means that, genuinely, our financial services companies cannot retain the best talent in their organisation because they have this total blind spot when it comes to the working patterns that are required to deliver these senior roles. I definitely think that childcare has an important part to play in this, but I do not think that the people who are trying to fix this in the industry want to hear, “We will just get women to work more hours and then it will be easier for them to progress in the organisations as they stand.” We need to quite forcefully push this back on to organisations to start thinking about how they accommodate different working patterns. That is where you start to bring women who would otherwise be walking out the door into roles where they can really contribute. They can start to think about innovative consumer products that meet the needs of the general public who have caring responsibilities, which is this huge gap in the consumer offering at the moment because the industry eliminates women with caring responsibilities too often." Listen to the full evidence session: https://lnkd.in/eNNRFBBG