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When we say we want gender equity
We mean we want the same opportunities
To grow and thrive, work hard and succeed
As men have. After all, we’re fifty-fifty
But within that fifty percent womanhood
There are many variations that get misunderstood
We all have identities on top of our gender
And some of those get supported better
Race, religion and nationality
Age, ability and sexuality
There is no one size fits all strategy
To empowering woman equitably
Let’s talk about norms - they’re used to define
The traits and qualities that fit in line
With what we expect to see and hear
The narrower they are, the more women disappear
In order to support the mental space
For all women to thrive in this little rat race
We need to expand the norms we believe
Are indicative of what it looks like to succeed
Language, mannerisms, accents, style
Let’s not make some women go the extra mile
To conform to standards that are arbitrary
And don’t reflect the skills that are necessary
Even things as simple as where we pee
Can be less inclusive when they’re binary
Gender has many more variations
Restrooms can be safe or intimidating
Feeling forced into boxes can hurt
And also, not all women wear skirts
Speaking of not one size fits all
Swag is a place where we often drop the ball
First of all, “unisex” means men’s
And within women’s styles, there are at least ten
Fits and sizes that can embody
The many shapes of women’s bodies
It’s easy to do and so we should
Order shirt sizes that make us feel good
Another good intention gone wrong
Is when we talk about benefits for moms
As though they are there for all women
And as though they are not also there for men
Breast milk shipping and pumping stations
Are only for a subset of the women population
These benefits are crucial, there’s still a mom penalty
And we need to support moms with vast amenities
But we need to remember: not all women are mothers
And when we conflate the two, some can feel othered
We also need cultures that support all women
Regardless of whether or not they have children
And also remember: not all mothers deliver
Or nurse, or bleed, or are primary care givers
When we talk about support for moms, let’s go beyond the clinical
So that we don’t make some mothers feel nearly invisible
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