We value “women”. We fight for “women”. Long live the “women”. Thus, in general: when it comes to gender battles, first and last names almost never come up, as if the female category is still empty and untenable. But not at this time. On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Marisa Bellisario Award, these common “women” have received many very accurate names: “Golden Apples” is a coveted award given by the Marisa Bellisario Foundation to figures who have changed history and the world. News summary shown during the meeting Women Who Matter: 35 Years of the Marisa Bellisario Awardvery long and let’s say exciting: we range from show titles like Luisa Ranieri, Paola Cortellesi, Maria De Filippi AND Milly Carluccipoliticians Georgia Meloni, Margherita Boniver, Livia Turco, Emma Bonino. And again: journalists stand out among the Golden Apples Lucia Announced AND Monika MoscowState Attorney General Gabriella Palmieri SandulliDirector of Institutional Affairs, Legal and Strategic Analysis Mediaset Gina Nieriand even a nunSister Giuliana Bragantini). The list is much longer as almost 600 Golden Apples have been awarded in 35 years. “This is not about officially celebrating women, but about demonstrating that we can really make a difference,” the rector of the university said. Wisdom From Rome Antonella Polimeni (for those who are interested: yes, in 720 years of the history of the university you are the first female rector).
The fact that these were not formal prizes became clear at the very moment when those who were directly involved spoke. Their speeches were not only a formal gratitude, but also a small but big lesson in motivation and leadership. The most ferocious was Lucia Announced: “I have no illusions: I think that we are entering an era that will be pejorative towards women and gender differences. Just go to social media and see how women are seen as an element to be destroyed,” explains a RaiTre journalist, “you all know that when you get a promotion, you just need to prepare for new battles, more criticism and more difficulties.” . As evidence of this, Annunziata cites numerous resignations over the past month: the Prime Minister of Scotland Nicholas SturgeonPremier of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern, there YouTube CEO Susan WojcikV. “Some have praised the ability of these women to step back and retire, but the truth is they were hunted: they were the victims of a media campaign.” Because it is one thing to get recognition “due to gender equality, and another thing to be accepted.” It resonates with them Maria Bianca Farina: The President of the Poste Italiane urges all women to “never give up! Our path is not straight: there may be stops and even bitter disappointments on it. But we must never give up.” Livia Turco He then wanted to emphasize that when it comes to the Constitution, everyone mentions the Founding Fathers: “But the Constitution had Founding Mothers!” he argues. The position of the professor of electronic engineering is also clear Patricia Liveri who, tracing his history of academic achievement, admits: “it was neither an honor nor a privilege: it was a long battle!”.
The thought also came to the male counterpart, which should become increasingly involved in women’s claims, proving that this is not a fratricidal struggle between the sexes. “There is rarely a great man behind a great woman,” the journalist notes sadly. Monika Moscow. The situation is the same Marisa Bellisario Foundation trying to change: “The biggest battle won by the president Lella Golfo was to bring so many men to the side of women,” he emphasizes. Gina Nieri”As evidenced by the presence here today of President Sergio Mattarella and Gianni Letta.”
Yes: to open the day of work and holidays was simple President of the Republic personally. Not on video, but right there, physically. Mattarella did not make speeches, but his presence, preceded by the Italian anthem, was enough to give a new, deeper flavor and, relatively speaking, ecumenical race at the event. In addition, the entire first part was marked by institutional discourses, because if it is true that the will of women can work miracles, institutional support is also needed. Let’s not forget that women’s quotas were introduced thanks to Lella Golfo, President of the Marisa Bellisario Foundation. “A milestone law that created a school and followers in Europe,” proudly declares Golfo, “The law that 10 years ago first introduced the concept of quotas in our country as an obligation only for listed and invested companies, today as a good, fundamental practice in all areas and sectors. This is the Copernican revolution, which we still have to work on, but which is already underway.” In short, the path has been paved: all that remains is for the institutions to move forward.
So what’s in the pot? Which direction to choose? He answers in his own way Anna Maria Bernini: “I was never a shareholder,” admits the Minister of Universities and Research, “but in the end Lella Golfo convinced me. She explained to me that it was a necessary tool for temporarily bridging social gaps. may be the rule.” Therefore, one cannot rest on one’s laurels, especially if, as the minister claims, “40% of parents admit that girls are more ambitious in their studies, but then claim that it is better if boys study technical and scientific subjects. cognitive biases that need to be overcome and which, moreover, cost us GDP points.” Therefore, in order to make a difference, everyone must make a personal commitment: “The gender gap is a global problem. Each of us must take responsibility for it and make a difference.”
After Bernini he also intervened Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati, Minister of Institutional Reforms. “The long march of women in history has not yet reached its goal. This will happen when the presence of women at institutional or corporate heights is no longer news and when violence against women ceases to exist. Women’s violence is still history. be written.” The minister then addressed young women: “I tell them not to look at ephemeral successful models, but look at real leaders like Margaret Thatcher. She often repeated that she did not know anyone who had proven herself without commitment. I think exactly like her. Freedom is not a club that can be swung around to do whatever we please.”
Yes, these women – all of them – have changed and will make a difference.
Source: Elle