Athena Global Library
Who We Are: Hama Makino
Get to know Hama Makino, Senior Advisor for Athena Global, in this short video.
A Confused Man’s Perspective on the Confusing Task of Being an Ally to Confusing Women
Hello, my name is Robert, and I am a man. A pretty confused man most of the time. If you suffer from Confused Man Syndrome, or know someone who does, especially in the realm of gender equity, read on. Below are four basic ideas that just might help clarify the gender equity fight for us all. Or, they will leave you even more confused than before. In any case, read on.
Tip Sheet: Practical Considerations for Gender Lens Investing (GLI)
A basic discussion of the meaning of GLI, the wide spectrum of GLI approaches, firms’ self-evaluation and neutralizing bias in the investment process, in downloadable PDF form.
Gender DD Topics
As part of a project completed in March 2020 for a major investor, Athena developed the following short framework to begin assessing the role of women and the level of gender equity within a company, to be submitted along with other DD requests. The guide (pdf) can be...
The Matrix: Victorian-style Gender Norms are Still Doing a Number on Us All
Old-fashioned patriarchy is aimed at women and girls, but sweeps up everything in its path. Slight deviations from the norm might bring dire warnings of impending doom from friends and family.
Finding the Right Words: Indonesian Language
Do you use the word “Bahasa” to refer to the Indonesian language? Foreigners who use the Indonesian language correctly—and who use the correct term for the language itself—are likely to be viewed as more respectful and knowledgeable than those who don’t.