Post by account_disabled on Mar 12, 2024 20:22:59 GMT -8
Women-only workspaces are spreading. They intend to provide opportunities to network and build businesses, without fear of discrimination, distraction or harassment based on gender. speaks to two female founders who know them well and have an idea of the problems.
What are the benefits of these women-only spaces?
According to Katya Libin, co-founder of Heymama, the benefit is peace of mind, that one does not have to think about discrimination to be able to concentrate on their company. J Mase agrees but says that often, women's spaces don't include others: trans-masculine and gender non-binary founders, for example.
Many of these spaces charge hundreds of dollars per month. Is that exclusive?
Libin believes some of these clubs are AQB Directory unreasonable for most people. His company has made the decision to charge only $35 per month and the funds are tight, but it is worth it. According to Mase, for many business owners the $35 per month would also cost a lot. Women-only groups could support lower-income populations; One idea is for wealthier members to sponsor other groups.
A place to work only for women. That's a good idea, right? What could go wrong? Well, they say it discriminates.
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Do women-only spaces help companies' results?
Libin said not necessarily. But through groups like Heymama, they hope to give more women access to funding and mentorship so they can get to that point.
Is an all-female workplace like The Wing discriminatory?
According to Libin, it's hard to say. But if they let it through and let one man in, then it could be five people, and suddenly the nature of what they promised changes.
What is The Wing?
The Wing is a network of community and co-working spaces designed for women.
Its mission is the professional, civic, social and economic advancement of women throughout the community. She believes that the act of coming together to advance The Wing's mission creates new opportunities, ideas and conversations that will lead to greater mobility and prosperity for women .
What are the benefits of these women-only spaces?
According to Katya Libin, co-founder of Heymama, the benefit is peace of mind, that one does not have to think about discrimination to be able to concentrate on their company. J Mase agrees but says that often, women's spaces don't include others: trans-masculine and gender non-binary founders, for example.
Many of these spaces charge hundreds of dollars per month. Is that exclusive?
Libin believes some of these clubs are AQB Directory unreasonable for most people. His company has made the decision to charge only $35 per month and the funds are tight, but it is worth it. According to Mase, for many business owners the $35 per month would also cost a lot. Women-only groups could support lower-income populations; One idea is for wealthier members to sponsor other groups.
A place to work only for women. That's a good idea, right? What could go wrong? Well, they say it discriminates.
Tweet this phrase.
Do women-only spaces help companies' results?
Libin said not necessarily. But through groups like Heymama, they hope to give more women access to funding and mentorship so they can get to that point.
Is an all-female workplace like The Wing discriminatory?
According to Libin, it's hard to say. But if they let it through and let one man in, then it could be five people, and suddenly the nature of what they promised changes.
What is The Wing?
The Wing is a network of community and co-working spaces designed for women.
Its mission is the professional, civic, social and economic advancement of women throughout the community. She believes that the act of coming together to advance The Wing's mission creates new opportunities, ideas and conversations that will lead to greater mobility and prosperity for women .