Pioneers in Skirts

Pioneers in Skirts is a regional Emmy-nominated 60-min impact documentary about the obstacles that get in the way of pioneering ambition. The film addresses the stereotyping and sexism that can chip away at a woman, limit her potential, and make her feel like she must re-think her dreams.
​Positive change starts with empathy.
​Many women battle a bias that is eroding their ambition. There are mountains of research (study…after study...after study) that reveal women start out their careers with more ambition than men, but as soon as 2 years out of college women’s confidence and ambition plummets by over 60%. These declines came independent of marriage or motherhood status. And, this phenomenon affects women across professions.
​Pioneers in Skirts is an engaging social conscious documentary that examines WHY this happens by asking the question: What is it that can chip away at a young woman, hurt her potential, and make her feel like she must re-think her dreams?
​Pioneers in Skirts is a film that leaves people thinking about the world around them. When they participate in a screening event, many people tend to:
​+ begin their journey of exploring the impact of gender inequality,
​+ be inspired to make a conscious choice to get involved in building an equitable society, and
​+ understand what others are going through and embrace each other’s differences.
​Filmmaker Bios: Meet the Filmmakers | Pioneers in Skirts® www.pioneersinskirts.com/film...
​This event is made possible by a generous donation from Wendy McHenry, thank you Wendy!