As a young woman working in journalism, I assumed harassment and discrimination came with the territory and that you just had to get on with the job. As I rose to senior positions, it took me awhile to realise that… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
We are all impacted by the failings of a news media that almost always chooses which stories to cover according to the priorities and perspectives of white men with private educations. — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
Take on jobs, projects and challenges that frighten you. It's the best way to get rid of fear. — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
It's not enough to vent about what you don't like on social media. I would ask everyone who can, men included, to get involved… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
I've taken a certain a pride in all of my books. They devour so much time and energy that you have to engage deeply… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
As a young woman working in journalism, I assumed harassment and discrimination came with the territory and that you just had to get on… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
Studies show that women seeking power tend to be punished for doing so, because it goes against cultural bias. Women are expected to be… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
One of the reasons I'm able to write books and still carry on with other work is that I do my best writing between… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
Our male-dominated culture tends to define success in terms of wealth, fame, power, the reaction of others. Women are fed a version that includes… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
We are all impacted by the failings of a news media that almost always chooses which stories to cover according to the priorities and… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
Iceland's Women's Day Off in 1975 saw 90% of Icelandic women take time off from their paid and unpaid work, an experience that not… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
What drives me is a sense of urgency. We live in frightening times. Progress towards gender equality and vital battles to end discrimination on… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
The system isn't working for most people and never has worked for most women. — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
Writing a book is like running a marathon. You need to be fit to do it, mentally and, as far as possible, physically. — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
It is, after all, absurd that in 2017 women are still at best second-class citizens. — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
I wish I knew how to sleep late! I generally wake horribly early, often with a head full of thoughts and deadlines that propel… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share Image
