Celebrating Women's Equality Day in The Sims

Sul sul!

EA_Cade here. This upcoming Saturday, August 26th is Women's Equality Day in America and I wanted to make sure we took the time to recognize and appreciate that fact here on Answers HQ, as well as open up the floor to discussion on what Women's Equality means to you, the Simmers.

I myself have been at EA for just shy of 10 years (Time has f l o w n by, I still had hair back then😶) and one of the things that I immediately took notice of back when I was but a wee EA_Cadeling was just how proud EA was about celebrating all of the different cultures and people that make up the teams that allow us to do what we do on a day to day basis. Celebrating equality is always something that EA has shown the brightest of lights on as an organization, and over my decade here I've always been proud to see my fellow coworkers be represented and empowered to be excellent at what they do and be celebrated rather than hindered by who or what they happen to be.

When speaking on equality, it would feel disingenuous to assume to speak on this topic further myself, so at this point I'll yield the floor to EA_Solaire (and all of the other amazing women I work with day-to-day) to share their thoughts on what equality means, and how they've seen it represented during their time here. 

Dag dag!

-EA_Cade

EA_Solaire here, I'm so excited to be celebrating such an important day with with such a lovely community to honor everyone who identifies as a woman and all our important achievements.

Throughout my time at EA, I've always been so appreciative and proud of the way my co-workers not only encourage but celebrate diversity and equality. Each day when I come into work, I feel that my voice is championed, my perspective is valued, and I'm free to be my authentic self.

I am honored to work side by side with incredibly talented, intelligent and passionate women each day here on the forums. I know our thoughts and opinions truly matter, and are reflected in the decisions made both on our team, and as an organization as a whole.

Seeing the many, many amazing women we have in positions of leadership at all levels of our business, and especially at Maxis, gives me such a sense of empowerment, and I know that the future of The Sims franchise is in capable hands.

And now, to celebrate 23 years of equal play with The Sims, I want to highlight my personal favorite women Sims and why I love them:

Bella Goth of Willow Creek
Bella has long been a Sim's icon, and arguably one of the most recognizable faces of the franchise. Not only is she a doting and devoted mother of 2, but she also works hard at her impressive job as an intelligence researcher in the secret agent career. With such a friendly demeanor (and amazing outfit choices) how could you not love her?

Lily Feng of San Myshuno
Lily is a Sim we can all truly admire for her incredible drive and ambition. She's a powerful and business-savvy CEO who won't let anything stop her from achieving her goals. Not only does she also have a wonderful eye for interior design (as you can see from their gorgeous modern style penthouse), but she also plays the violin!

Agatha Crumplebottom of Henford-on-Bagley

Agatha is a Sim we all universally love and adore - not only is she a genuine joy to be around, but she also owns and runs her own garden shop. She is a skilled cook, and an even better gardener. As a business owner and entrepreneur, Agatha is a Sim well deserving of our respect and recognition.  

What have the female Sims you've created achieved and how have they inspired and empowered you? Show us your screenshots of your favorite women Sims and tell us why you love them!