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Four times we can use the Gender Avenger app

“Imagine if there was a tool you could use instead to highlight the visual reality of gender inequality in public life?

“Picture it. Every single conversation you've ever had with a douchebro and his brother about how the world isn't inherently sexist anymore and how it's merit, not gender, that contributes to the presence of expertise. Why, more opportunities would become available to women if they were just better at stuff! Like science or sports or being a man!

Imagine if there was a tool you could use instead to highlight the visual reality of gender inequality in public life? A tool that wasn't, in fact, also a chainsaw but an actual centre of information and statistical evidence?

Reader, look no further! That tool is available to you RIGHT NOW!

Yes, the aptly named group GenderAvenger has developed an app which allows users to create pie charts demonstrating gender inequality across a broad range of, well, anything. Those images can then be shared online to shame organisations for failing to address the very real problem of gender disparity.

The group was founded by Gina Glantz in 2012 after an all male Congressional hearing was held to discuss the issue of birth control and health insurance - an issue which very much affects women. After an image depicting the hearing began circulating online to incredulous members of the broader community, GenderAvenger was born.

GenderAvengers are invited to create their own charts based on women's representation in public life, whether it be in government, media or culture. But what else could we use GenderAvenger for? Here are just some ideas.”

See Clementine Ford’s four suggestions for the GenderAvenger here