Girls Can Do It Too!

Women have historically battled for their fair place in society and slowly we are moving towards equity.  We are always having to prove our worth in deserving opportunities that are equal to our counterparts.  The progress towards change can be credited to women who courageously stepped up and outside of the box.

I have personally experienced the discrepancy in the women to men ratio in many places.  I've seen it in the 4 male to 1 female ratio at Georgia Tech where my daughter is studying Mechanical Engineering.  I've seen it on the track where there is always less than a handful of women riding motorcycles.  I saw it in my Motorcycle Basics class where I was one woman in a class of men.

But I wonder... is it a matter of unavailable opportunities for women? Or is it a matter of instilling the will and confidence for women to step out into an arena dominated by men.  We need to bravely consider our own biases and be aware of our internal messaging.  We need to tell ourselves that "We can do it!" and surround ourselves with others who will help us get there, whether male or female.  This is why I've started the San Diego Girls Garage Meetup group-- to create a "support group" for all females who are interested in motorcycles.  And if you're not in San Diego, look for something similar in your area or be the brave soul to start one!