The Subtle Inequality explores the shocking gender discrepancy that still exists today. 

 

In some ways, it is obvious. Glass ceilings are difficult (but not impossible!) to break, the pay gap still exists, our bodies are still attempted to be controlled... 

 

But in other ways, it is more subtle. Enduring snide remarks about how you talk too much, how you’re too innocent and religious, that your thighs are too big, that you’re a woman who “doesn’t deserve to be working in a corporate office.” Being sexualized for having too large of breasts, or being criticized for having too small of breasts. Drowning in unreasonable expectations in the home and unrealistic beauty standards-such as how wrinkles are considered a downfall of aging and something to be surgically altered and fought against with creams and products.  All of these are examples of real experiences shared with me by my models and by over 25 women through social media. The list goes on, but I think you get the point. Women are historically silenced, unappreciated, overlooked, and held back solely because of our gender.

 

This series of photographs aims to showcase that this is still a real issue in our world today. And that we can’t forget that even though it is 2020, we still have so much progress to make. While you view these photographs, think about your experiences with gender inequality, or how you may have reinforced these stereotypes themselves, whether on purpose or by accident. Knowledge is the key to changing our ways. Think about ways you can switch the tide of these stories.