Because for too long women–and more recently those openly identifying as women–have experienced both hostile and benevolent sexism in the museum workplace. Yes, this is a problem across the board in American workplaces, but for-profit organizations don’t define their mission as all embracing. Shouldn’t museums and heritage organizations do as good a job in terms of work equity as they… Read more →
Category: Women issues
Gender Equity in Museums Movement (GEMM) website launched!
Want to create equity in the museum workplace but don’t know where to start? We got it all happening here! Read more →
So good to see you at the conference in Mystic
Hi everyone, When I have those moments of regret that I’ve spent so much time working in museums, I need only to think about the kind, thoughtful, sharp, and fun people in them. I’m very lucky. We’re an incredible community. Thank you for letting me be a part of it. More soon. Read the white paper. Marieke Read more →
Gender equality in museums now– A Manifesto
A Call for Gender Equity in the Museum Workplace Forty-three years ago a group of women gathered at the American Association of Museums annual meeting, now the Alliance, (AAM). Calling themselves the Women’s Caucus, they asked for numerous reforms to end gender-based discriminatory hiring and promotion practices in the museum profession. At the time, women held fewer than 16-percent of… Read more →
What We Talked About When We DID Talk About Women in Museums
Here are some thoughts about our recent session at the AAM conference in DC. You can read more at Anne Ackerson and Joan Baldwin’s Leadership Matters blog. Joan Baldwin As I said to my three colleagues, rarely do things in life turn out the way you imagine they will especially when four busy women from four different states don’t… Read more →
Thank you #AAM2016!
I had a great time in DC. I attended a wedding, saw old friends, visited seven museums, saw the Nats lose, and attended the AAM conference. I’m exhausted! I helped with a session, too. “What We Talk About When We (Don’t) Talk About Women in Museums” was eye-opening, sad, but ultimately hopeful. I’m grateful to all who participated in… Read more →
What We Talk About When We (Don’t) Talk About Women in Museums
Very excited to announce I’ll be presenting at the AAM conference in May 2015 for a session we are calling “What We Talk About When We (Don’t) Talk About Women in Museums.” Our unstoppable team includes Anne Ackerson, Joan Baldwin, and Jessica Ferey. See you in DC! Read more →