For my project, I created a syllabus on experiences of women in Finance. Enjoy!
Author: Jun Jiang
Post 12- Presentation
Post 11- Research summary
It common knowledge in the Finance world (for those that have worked in Finance) that women are underrepresented both in numbers and respect. There are numerous reasons for this, the main reason is women are scared away by the large amount of men in Finance. Women often have additional challenges that they must overcome (sexism, high expectations) compared to men. High amounts of sexism in the past has carried over to the present and creates a huge barrier for women if they want to continue working. Moreover, this creates an expectation for women to perform to “prove their worth” as oppose to men, who do not have such stigma against them. Women working in the Finance field, like Sherry Hao, shares her personal experiences. Sherry Hao has a great understanding of the struggles and therefore, Hao acknowledges the benefit of having more women in Finance.
Post 10- The Master’s Tools
Audre Lourde is a black lesbian feminist who has many reasons to disagree with societal acceptance of black women or lesbian women. Lourde being both gives her a great insight to what an outsider may experience. I agree with her statements regarding her disapproval of the separation because of race/gender. I could not completely understand her experiences and why they are the way they are, but I do not see why there must be a separation of communities simply because they are different. People are inherently different by natural but no one should be alienated simply for that fact. I do not believe the statement needs modification as it is her views which is never wrong or correct. One’s views is unique and always is.
Post 9- The Bridge Called My Back
I have chosen Give Me Back by Chrystos as the passage is fairly interesting with its choice of imagery. It is important to see how certain aspects are described as it gives an idea of ones perspective. This poem relates to other essays as another way of describing feelings that are kept within. Quotes like, “I take what I want” and “sealed me up in wax & ashes” sounds the author’s method of describing what feelings are felt like. The word choices used like “sealed” implies the author could not escape the matter. The first quote mentioned shows that they are no longer accepting of being sealed.
Post 8 Annotated Bibliography
- Chandler, Sarah. “Why Are So Few Women in Finance? It’s Complicated.” Investopedia, Investopedia, 28 Aug. 2020, www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/092315/why-are-so-few-women-finance-its-complicated.asp.
Sarah Chandler goes into detail as to why there is a divide within the Finance field. The statistics mentioned is important as it goes an overview of the exact difference between numbers of male or female in Finance.
2. Hao, Sherry. “This Is Why Female Representation in Finance Is so Important.” Thrive Global, 12 Sept. 2019, thriveglobal.com/stories/this-is-why-female-representation-in-finance-is-so-important/.
Sherry Hao explains the reason why more females in Finance would be beneficial. Sherry Hao brings to light why the issue should be more looked at and solutions should be made.
3. Hristova, Katina. “The Challenges of Being a Woman in the Finance Industry.” Finance Monthly | Monthly Finance News Magazine, 31 May 2019, www.finance-monthly.com/2019/05/the-challenges-of-being-a-woman-in-the-finance-industry/.
The challenges for women in Finance is a major factor in why women do not pursue Finance in their career. It is important to look at the most prevalent issue and this being why females are not regarded and treated the same in Finance.
Post 7 Black Feminism
Both works from Audre Lorde and Kimberle Crenshaw both share the same issue/theme. The underlying issue being black feminism being stereotyped. A lot of the negative stigma towards black females is mostly due to this expectation from black women. The issue becomes prevalent when these “characteristics” becomes common knowledge.
The reading does a good job of differentiating mainstream feminism and black feminism. They both attack a similar issue and that is an issue from the past. Black feminism try to defer away from these stereotypes and fit in with the feminism movement while feminism movement is a movement to make women more inclusive.
Post 6-Bibliography
- Chandler, Sarah. “Why Are So Few Women in Finance? It’s Complicated.” Investopedia, Investopedia, 28 Aug. 2020, www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/092315/why-are-so-few-women-finance-its-complicated.asp.
This is important as it expands on the reasons for the differences in gender representation.
2. Author Betsy Kelder, et al. “Why Are There So Few Women in Finance?” Business and Tech, 25 Mar. 2020, www.futureofbusinessandtech.com/women-in-business/why-are-there-so-few-women-in-finance/#.
Betsy Kelder mentions the difference in numbers and also offers a solution that could be helpful in assisting the problem.
3. Hristova, Katina. “The Challenges of Being a Woman in the Finance Industry.” Finance Monthly | Monthly Finance News Magazine, 31 May 2019, www.finance-monthly.com/2019/05/the-challenges-of-being-a-woman-in-the-finance-industry/.
The challenges for women in Finance may be involved in why there are fewer women going into this field.
4. Hao, Sherry. “This Is Why Female Representation in Finance Is so Important.” Thrive Global, 12 Sept. 2019, thriveglobal.com/stories/this-is-why-female-representation-in-finance-is-so-important/.
Sherry Hao explains why having more females in Finance would be beneficial.
Post 5
Women in the Finance World
In order to fully understand the topic, research would need to be made on issues regarding the differences between men and women in the finance world. Ideas like why are women treated different and why there is a divide. There may be issues regarding race and class that may have a factor in this topic. Is this issue a problem that has always been there or recently appeared? These questions need to ask and researched to get a better understanding of the topic. Interviewing a women in the finance world could give a direct source and experience in hand.
Post 4
Mads Mikkelsen
You may be familiar with Mads Mikkelsen from many successful movies/TV series. These movies range from Hannibal, Marvel’s Doctor Strange and a James Bond film. His career resume is quite impressive but they all have a lot of things in common: Mikkelsen is almost always playing the villian. The reason behind this is Mikkelsen does not mind playing the villian and accepts that he may have facial characteristics of a mainstream villian. Compared to other villians based on race, Mikkelsen has opportunities to change how he is portrayed. Other villians based purely on race, like Chinese, Japanese or Russian gang members/leaders, do not have such options. Mikkelsen is just the face of a character at the end of the day and he can escape this portrayal of him because he does get involved in films that he isn’t the main antagonist. His frequent appearance as a evil person may hinder his actual personalities and can affect his public image negatively.
