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1. to build a space with my peers for an equal environment
2. it will also give me an opportunity to learn and grow and be more inclusive going forward
3. to break down the gender barriers and stereotypes we have in the society

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Enable Nudge to move from Equality to Equity

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I have had opinions about the disparity that exists and have been vocal about the same. The office, the team should feel like safe spaces where talking about everything is neither considered 'cool' and nor is a taboo. I want to be a part to be able to grow and learn more as this is a theme I am passionate about. I also want to be a part to be able to point out things that irk me better like - In Asha Kiran when we / our Brp Vrp come and report that 'didi ghar mein pooch ke batayenge'. Whenever I am in the field the least I Can do is tell my women ki aap baat karna gahr par, aapko jo samajh aya wo baat rakhna. The entire purpose of doing something with women gets defeated if we (society) takes away the power to decide. Knowing very well that it will not come in a day, I feel steps need to be taken each day around it. I wish to be able to think more, express views more crisply, with data and be able to lesser the existing gap in whatever way possible. I know being a part of this theme comes with a cost as you hear extreme opinions that may trigger you, views you may be shocked to hear but even in the past, as a gender anchor I have been able to hear them and work with them.

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Driving gender equity is a big, influential step towards achieving gender equality. In my journey, I've had the privilege to be raised in an equitable environment and to experience it day in and out. I've also had the privilege to learn and understand the journey of those who do not have access to this environment and I want to now consciously contribute towards driving equity in all aspects of life - work, home.

We (nudgesters) are exceptionally talented people, driven by purpose and I strongly believe that striving towards making gender equity a working reality will only enable us to unlock and nurture our fullest potential. I want to work towards building an equitable environment for all nudgesters.

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Having gone through the balancing act of career and family, I would like to be there for women who are struggling with the same. I do not want any person of any gender to feel limited by their gender.

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I am extremely passionate about gender issues, wish to learn more about it and contribute to creating a world where our opportunities and life chances are not dictated by gender. I believe that it is indeed true that differences between the genders exist, but these differences must be respected and valued, rather than being passed through the value judgement of being superior or inferior to the other.
By being a gender champion, I want to champion for the cause of gender equity and also learn a lot along the way.

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I have keen interest in campaigning specifically for "Gender agnostic thinking for leaders and leadership development". Conflictingly, many sectors / industries remain biased on gender specific leadership roles and its true for social sector in some ways as well. Hence, if this theme comes in the influence realm of a gender champion, I am very happy to support in convening diverse and open conversation on this topic.

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On one of the dance shows with my young daughter, she asked me can meet the dancers before the show.

“I guess the girls must be up in the greenroom,” I said without thinking, a bit stressed by the squash of humans around us.

“Are all dancers girls?” - my daughter asked

I felt time stop for a moment. Despite constantly attempting to champion gender equality in my everyday life as a single mum & a professional, I had used blatantly gender-biased language. And this was just one tiny exchange between a parent and child. If it was so easy for me to make a misstep, what effect might an unconscious bias happen at any workplace as well. I have always been someone who has since then strived to bring this change in both personal & professional capacities till date.

Achieving diversity, inclusion and belonging at workplaces is an ongoing process, and there aren’t any quick fixes or “how-to” manuals to follow. to be able to contribute to this at The/Nudge and also learn in process is why I would like to become a gender champion.

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My interest in this subject started when I was given an opportunity to design and execute the 'Bridging the gender digital divide' in western Rajasthan. I am keen to grow my understanding of this subject by being part of such initiatives.

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I feel like being born a "Male" is one of the biggest privileges I have. Want to contribute in anyway possible

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I see a vision for The/Nudge as frontrunner in workplace diversity and inclusion and I see significant room for incorporating practices, norms and activities that would result in better outcomes with respect to gender equity.

I would like to head these initiatives and bring gender in all its facets to the forefront through activities such as workshops and events led by both Nudgesters and external partners, while encouraging learning and development among Nudgesters. I would also focus on increasing participation in these events and ensuring continued learning throughout the year by designing these sessions to be engaging, inclusive and informative.

As someone with both an academic background in gender studies and with the lived experience of navigating workplaces as a transgender woman, I believe I would be a good fit for this role.

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The reason is two-fold.

Firstly, having grown up with a twin sister, I experienced first-hand the gender privileges that I enjoyed by simply being a man in a traditional Gujarati family. I regret not speaking the truth to power in my own family. Ever since I became cognisant of these, I have wanted to do my bit to equalise this gender divide in my capacity.

Secondly, the product team for EUP is growing and is currently all-male. We must advocate to include female voices in product decision-making, especially given the program’s objectives of empowering women economically and socially over three years.

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I want to learn from my peers the social and cultural gender norms that influence individuals' experiences in society. In addition, I believe that I can use my experience of almost 5 years at The/Nudge Institute to drive change, respect diverse perspectives, and to contribute to an inclusive workplace.
In the larger scheme of things, I want to be a part of breaking the cycle of gender inequality and building a fairer and safer world for us all.

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I see 'gender' as a lifelong learning process. Being at a place where I have tried to challenge gender norms at both personal and professional level, it would be interesting for me to just take up a journey of 'Gender Champion' at The Nudge to essentially focus on how I could create a safe space for people/ with people to reflect on our individual journey's and see if we could also start building the gender lense together for our programme/ org.

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Because it is imperative for organisational excellence. We need to tap into the best in each resource

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Gender discrimination nowadays has subtle ways to present itself. We as people need to not only sensitize ourselves but create spaces of dialogue to learn

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To translate gender equity in action

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I believe an org where people feel excluded will struggle to perform at full capacity, and hence, want to help however I can.

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Gender equity, inclusion and diversity are areas I’m passionate about, always have been. Want to contribute wherever I can.