Fathers Can Be Gender Equity Advocates
In my article "A Father's Perspective About Daughters and Engineering," published in 2016, I shared my frustration about the lack of role models and the cultural messages that had left my two brilliant daughters—and many of their female friends—.....»»
Ex-Apple retail head Angela Ahrendts joins Kim Kardashian
Former Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has joined the Kim Kardashian private equity firm SKKY Partners, taking a key position at the company.Announced on Monday, Ahrendts will be taking the role of senior operating adviser at SKKY, with a focus on.....»»
Animal study shows a father"s care could slow aging, alter brains and behavior
Fathers who pay attention and care for their sons can mold their progeny's developing nervous system and influence their offspring's future behavior, according to University of Virginia researchers who studied rodent parents and pups......»»
Frackers can use dangerous chemicals without disclosure due to “Halliburton loophole”
Facking industry exempt from disclosure of 28 chemicals regulated by federal law. A fracking rig targets the Marcellus Shale. (credit: Wikimedia Commons) For almost 20 years, US public-health advocates have worried that.....»»
Current data on cycling behavior neglects equity-deserving groups, study suggests
The limitations of Statistics Canada's cycling data are having a real-world impact on women and marginalized people participating in cycling, a new study finds. The study, "What Gets Counted Counts: Equity as a Lens to Rethink the Categorization of C.....»»
Meta’s Oversight Board calls for stronger rules on Gender Based Violence
Meta's Oversight Board has overturned a ruling that facilitated a post spreading gender-based violence. Meta’s external Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original ruling about a case that mocked a Syrian activist, a female, sufferi.....»»
Has academia become more gender-fair for women? Findings from an adversarial analysis of gender bias
Pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has historically required women to confront significant gender bias within the world of academia. But it's important to update our perceptions of this gender bias so that w.....»»
Traditional male gender roles still dominate in entertainment industry, says study
The characters that actors portray in films, television and on stage conform too closely with traditional gender roles—according to new research by academics at Northumbria and Durham universities......»»
Protect AI raises $35 million to help organizations build safer AI
Protect AI has closed a $35 million Series A round of funding led by Evolution Equity Partners with participation from Salesforce Ventures and existing investors Acrew Capital, boldstart ventures, Knollwood Capital and Pelion Ventures. To date, the c.....»»
Auto safety, consumer advocates push back on efforts to revive AV legislation
The criticism comes ahead of a House hearing scheduled for Wednesday to consider separate draft legislation on AVs from Reps. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, and Debbie Dingell, D-Mich......»»
JLR sees U.S. as key to success for reborn Jaguar brand
JLR CEO Adrian Mardell plans to target U.S. millionaires with the reinvented Jaguar brand but admits 'there is a lot of work to do to build brand equity.'.....»»
Opinion: Rent control on its own won"t solve the UK housing crisis
Rent control is frequently proposed as a solution to the housing crisis. Advocates might not always be precise about what they mean by the term, but the idea of regulating, capping or stabilizing rents tends to attract popular support......»»
To Solve the LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Crisis, Our Research Must Be More Nuanced
Young people do not fall into neat categories of race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Research into LGBTQ mental health must take that into account.....»»
Does a ‘just right" scenario for an EV transition exist?
The head of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said moving too fast or too slow on electrification risks handing China an advantage. Other EV stakeholders and climate advocates aren't so convinced......»»
Changes to gender beliefs needed to tackle trans and gender diverse prejudice, says study
Negative attitudes towards the trans and gender diverse (TGD) community are affected by people's fundamental beliefs regarding gender, according to new Nottingham Trent University (NTU) research which recommends that anti-prejudice education be targe.....»»
Why and when gender diversity in middle management gives companies a competitive advantage
The conversation around the scarcity of women in leadership positions often focuses on the C-suite, but companies shouldn't overlook the payoffs of pursing more gender diversity in middle management......»»
Netcraft raises over $100 million to drive growth and expand globally
Netcraft secures first funding with over $100 million from Spectrum Equity and names technology executive Ryan Woodley as new CEO. Ryan Woodley has decades of experience leading growth-oriented technology companies and an established track record of.....»»
Investigating gender equality in urban cycling
Over recent years not only has cycling proved itself to be an outdoor activity with tremendous health benefits, but it has also presented itself as a useful tool in the quest to find an environmentally friendly method of urban transportation......»»
Big Tech can transfer Europeans’ data to US in win for Facebook and Google
EU-US data pact approved; privacy advocates to appeal because of US surveillance. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | BeeBright) The European Commission today decided it is safe for personal data to be transferred from the E.....»»
New teaching method can even out children"s reading skills
How well do children know letters and their corresponding sounds? In Norway, the gender difference on these tasks when children start school is significant. The girls have a clear head start......»»
Couples in which the woman is the only earner report lower life satisfaction, finds new research
Many women will, at least temporarily, be the breadwinner at some point in their relationship. Changing employment trends and gender roles will affect many households. But our new peer-reviewed study shows that for heterosexual couples, well-being is.....»»