plural of committee; groups of people appointed for specific functions
from commit + -ee, from Latin committere (to entrust)
The backbone of organizational decision-making
Committee leadership has historically been male-dominated; women were often excluded from decision-making bodies or relegated to ceremonial roles through formal and informal gatekeeping.
Use committees neutrally; actively track and report gender balance in committee membership and leadership.
Women committee members and leaders (Barbara Jordan, Patsy Mink) fought to access and shape institutional decision-making despite systemic barriers.
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