What If... Women Ruled the World?
25 minute documentary: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0155cfg
Studies also show that women also lead differently than
men. They're more likely to be collaborative, inclusive and team-oriented, all
characteristics that tend to be effective, particularly in today's
less-hierarchical, fast-paced, innovation-driven world.
Last year, women were responsible for $20tn (£13.3tn) in
spending, and by 2014, that number is expected to increase to $28tn (£18.6tn).
And when women have more cash, they spend it differently. They feed their
families healthier diets and send their children to school. They invest in
clean water, better schools, education and health care. They start businesses
and hire other women. The entire community prospers.
When women are at the table, they help bridge the gap
between different groups and ensure that a broader range of issues, from food
security to sexual violence, are addressed. As a result, peace is more likely
to take root.
So empowering women isn't about political correctness,
it's about improving outcomes. It's about investing in stronger economies and
healthier communities - it's about ending conflicts, and sustaining peace. It's
about improving the quality of life for people all over the world.
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