'Women supporting women is key to smashing the inequalities that unfortunately still exist'

Cork City Council, CE Ann Doherty said women supporting women is key in smashing inequalities.







"I choose to challenge my fellow ambitious and career-driven women, whether they are running their own business or climbing the corporate ladder, to never pigeonhole themselves. Always remember that you are way more than a 'female' entrepreneur, a #girlboss or a #bossbabe, you're an entrepreneur, you're a boss, you're a freaking CEO! That's okay too if the hashtags work for you and you feel empowered by them. I just want to remind you that you don't have to wait for permission. You can take your seat at any table you like.
"I don't encourage my daughter to be a female anything, just to be what she wants to be, full stop!" I saw this comment on social media te other day and it really hit me. I don't have a daughter yet (or any kid at all - for that matter) but that's exactly what I would wish for her. To do and be whatever she wants to be - regardless of her gender. I also choose to challenge society for the unfair expectations they place on women over 30 who are single and with no kids. I know how hard it can be to live in a world that makes you feel like there's something wrong with you once you've reached a certain age and your current reality does not match with what society expects from you. If you're a woman who happens to be in her thirties, are single and childless, whether by choice or not, just remember that there's absolutely nothing wrong with you."






