Gender Equality

Haley Wessinger

Gender EqualityThe act of treating women and

men equally:Gender equality does not imply

that women and men are the same, but that they have equal value and should be accorded

equal treatment.

Quick Facts:

Transgender EqualityThe act of treating transgendered

women and men equally. Transgender rights are HUMAN rights

Equality Should be for EVERYONE

Respect Should be for EVERYONE

• Make changes by creating conversations within your community about equality and respect for all!

Intersectionality• The interconnected nature of social

categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

• By being aware of our own intersectionalities and those of others, we can better respect and understand one another

Intersectional Feminism• Feminism with intersectionality in mind.

• Certain types of feminism excludes marginalized people and their experiences.

• Intersectional Feminism includes all and takes those experiences into consideration.

• By respecting others experiences we can create discussions about how the world can be a more

respectful, equal and safe place

Advocacy• Educate yourself and others on

intersectionality• Practice respect and equality• Join organizations and become allies

with those who believe in the advancement of marginalized people

• Love everyone!