Women in business: entirely unremarkable | Kirsten Hall | TED Institute

Kirsten Hall has a provocative question: is it time to stop celebrating women in business, just for being women in business? Maybe, she suggests, we can wind down the idea of corporate women’s groups - and position women in business as the new normal.

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[slimmorden]

As a skilled worker I was sent to foreign lands. Some like me saw the locals as "inferior" and must follow orders. I did not. As problems arose I was always able to find some who would easily assume responsibility and problems were soon resolved by working as a team

[lerorz]

This is a fantastic video, that being said whilst I agree that getting into massive financial positions JUST because being a women isn't a really cause for celebration; you have to understand that this is somewhat relatively a new achievement in society. Women have been gatekept from industries and continue to face inequality in the workforce so women should be proud to be able to get a massive position.

-Henry L.C

[jasminesharma]

While I appreciate her viewpoint I just think that celebrating the rise of women in institutions such as businesses has not reached a point where it can afford to be normalised as she suggest. In the bigger picture the real problem still remains that the woman who are facing discrimination, violations because of their gender sometimes do need to draw on inspiration from already successful woman. The problem of gender discrimination is very much real and many times woman loose sight of their capabilities because of their difficulties which is very normal and in those times knowing that there are other woman who have achieved greater heights despite their gender and despite their ethnic origins is a huge inspiration. The celebration of success of women is very powerful for women who are in difficult situations around the globe and that is the very point of talking about it.

[ryanfrizzell]

Great perspective on women in business 👍🏼

[BBBA_]

Ban forced child support for 1000 years in the USA.

[BBBA_]

There never was sexism against women only men.

[katrinaruthministries]

Interesting thoughts on women in business

[BBBA_]

I think she means PARITY not EQUALITY.

[HiggsBoson]

Mentioned pay gap (this has been debunked so many times). Disliked, closed.

[maureenoconnell]

Very interesting take of Kristen on the subject.

[alphaomega]

Him to a man: "She doesn't deserve you here."

[BBBA_]

Ban women age 25 to 35 in the workforce in the USA to help men and boys.

[gladysbustamante]

It was good until the end when she said she wasn't about the Women groups/orgs, (that's still needed). Just because she's reached success, doesn't mean other women don't need that community...

[MSEAD]

Interesting talk but I don't buy it for a second. Not recognizing your womanhood or ethnic background in the workplace or whatever it might be negates the experiences that brought us to where we are today and doesn't provide any encouragement, which men have had since the beginning of time. Business as usual leaves people out and we then all miss out on the problem solving and innovation that comes from intentionally seeking out women/ minorities and their perspectives and inclusion at the table.

[BBBA_]

There are too many women in many job fields...poor men.

[dagothur]

Totally agree, but come on you seem smart. How in any way do you think you don't have equal pay?