The Rhodes Project
Encyclopedia
The Rhodes Project is a charity, registered in England and Wales, which studies success in groups that have historically been socially disadvantaged in an effort to champion a more inclusive definition of success and support for all who seek to achieve. It funds research and publications on the subject of Gender equality
and also seeks to increase awareness on this subject through lectures and, more recently, social media. The Rhodes Project began as the first in-depth study of female Rhodes
scholars with a findings report website that went live in 2009. Articles considering the content of that study as well as the work of current Rhodes Project researchers are published there , and are also reproduced and celebrated by other publication sites with similar focuses.
The Rhodes Project also regularly participates in a coalition devoted to increasing the public discussion around Work Life Balance, sponsored by WorldatWork
, and showcased on the Huffington Post
every October during National Work and Family Month.
Founded by Ann Olivarius
, a member of one of the first classes of Rhodes Scholars, the initial report was envisioned as a response to comments and publications downplaying the success of female scholars.
Gender equality
Gender equality is the goal of the equality of the genders, stemming from a belief in the injustice of myriad forms of gender inequality.- Concept :...
and also seeks to increase awareness on this subject through lectures and, more recently, social media. The Rhodes Project began as the first in-depth study of female Rhodes
Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship, named after Cecil Rhodes, is an international postgraduate award for study at the University of Oxford. It was the first large-scale programme of international scholarships, and is widely considered the "world's most prestigious scholarship" by many public sources such as...
scholars with a findings report website that went live in 2009. Articles considering the content of that study as well as the work of current Rhodes Project researchers are published there , and are also reproduced and celebrated by other publication sites with similar focuses.
The Rhodes Project also regularly participates in a coalition devoted to increasing the public discussion around Work Life Balance, sponsored by WorldatWork
WorldatWork
WorldatWork is a global association for human resources professionals and business leaders focused on attracting, motivating, and retaining employees. WorldatWork works to promote the role of human resources as a profession, offering training and certification in compensation, benefits, work-life,...
, and showcased on the Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
every October during National Work and Family Month.
Founded by Ann Olivarius
Ann Olivarius
Ann Olivarius is an American-British lawyer.As an undergraduate at Yale, Olivarius helped bring forward the trailblazing case of Alexander v. Yale. While the other plaintiffs' cases related to direct sexual assault by various faculty members, Olivarius' case centered on Yale's failure to adequately...
, a member of one of the first classes of Rhodes Scholars, the initial report was envisioned as a response to comments and publications downplaying the success of female scholars.
Notable Participants
- Chesa BoudinChesa BoudinChesa Boudin is an American progressive writer and lecturer, focused on Latin American issues. A Rhodes Scholar, he graduated from Yale Law School in 2011.-Early Life and Family:...
- Carellin Brooks
- James GearyJames GearyJames Geary is an American-born, London-based writer and the former Europe editor of Time.His most recent book is Geary’s Guide to the World's Great Aphorists which he claims to be the largest collection of aphorisms in the English language, and follows on from his previous volume on aphorists and...
- Anita Mehta
- Mary O’Hagan
- Banuta Rubess
- Karen Stevenson
- Bonnie St. JohnBonnie St. JohnBonnie St. John is the first African-American to win medals in Winter Paralympic competition as a ski racer. In the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria, St...
- Steve ShirleySteve ShirleyDame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley, DBE, FRA, FREng, FRSA, FBCS is a British businesswoman and philanthropist. She originally arrived in Britain as an unaccompanied Kindertransport child refugee. She was placed with foster parents and later re-united with her biological parents, but later claimed she...