The Culture War Against Women (Reshma Saujani)

Emma Grede speaks with Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Mums First, about women’s rights and challenges in the workplace. They explore the tension between personal responsibility and structural change in the context of working mothers. Reshma emphasizes that while women must own their ambition and choices, systemic issues must be addressed for true equality. The conversation highlights the impact of Covid-19 on working mothers, particularly how many women left the workforce during the pandemic due to a lack of support around childcare and the pressures of motherhood. They delve into the documentary 'No Country for Mothers,' which critiques societal expectations and stresses the urgent need for paid leave and childcare reforms. Throughout the discussion, themes of flexibility, societal judgment, and the need for collective action resonate as they address the structural problems that hinder women's progress in the workforce.