The Bechdel Test for women’s representation has been adapted by many folks, either to focus on a particular field, like theater, or a particular identity, such as black or LGBTQ folks.
In that spirit, I have created the Music Gear Bechdel Test.
Other than washing our hands and covering our coughs, what can we do to help us all move forward instead of fall into either a pit of despair or descending into chaos?
Interviews with 30 companies and attendees at NAMM + an answer to the age-old question: “We're hiring at my job! How do I help encourage cis women, trans folks, folks of color to apply?”
An interview with guitarist Ava Mendoza. Plus an answer to the question: What should I do when someone says something terrible and sexist or otherwise offensive to me?
What is Mid-Riff, you ask? It's a podcast for listeners who care about gender, music, and music gear. It features interviews with cis women, trans, and gender-expansive folks about their experiences and how to make the industry better.
IS YOUR WORKPLACE AT RISK? Take this quiz to find out! If you answer yes to any of the following, your workplace (and you!) might be at risk:
“LEVEL 5 BROZONE ALERT at your workplace? Hiring more ciswomen, queer, trans, non-binary folks or people of color might be an awesome goal... but it might not be the first step to lasting change.”
While microaggressions might seem micro to the person saying or doing them, their impact is in no way micro.
“If you want to create a positive and supportive workplace culture-- one that leads to a happier staff, and better staff retention, productivity, and creativity, it’s a no-brainer (and in some states, regular training is required by law). But too often companies are simply focused on compliance and liability, or ‘checking the sexual harassment training box’.”
“Your staff, students, clients, and customers are people. These people are the driving force of your organization, business, or school. These places would not exist without these amazing people, all of whom deserve respect.”
“So, how do we move past fear and towards something more beneficial for everyone? The solution: a sexual harassment training! (yes, I even used an exclamation point-- I am that excited!)”