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 only showed women how much they contribute but turned Icelandic men into supporters of gender equality.… — 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 with the job. As I rose to senior positions, it took me awhile to realise that just because I'd survived relatively unscathed didn't mean the younger women joining the profession would do so, and it isn't… — Catherine Mayer Copy Share
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
