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—.....»»
Study finds gender pay differences begin early, with the job search
A new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that an important part of the pay gap between men and women has to do with how they conduct job searches, with women more likely to accept job offers e.....»»
Opinion: When employers reward "ideal" workers, gender equality suffers
UK deputy prime minister Dominic Raab recently resigned following the publication of a report into workplace complaints about his conduct, including bullying allegations. But this element of his behavior wasn't the only concerning workplace problem h.....»»
Carvana"s creditors offer to swap debt for equity, defer payment
Creditors holding about 90 percent of Carvana Co.'s bonds have been pitching the beleaguered used-car company on ways to pare down debt and improve liquidity, including a proposal for a debt-for-equity swap, according to people with knowledge of the.....»»
Building trust for the success of diversity, equity and inclusion
Sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) transformation requires a committed community who are empowered to openly reflect on their institution's culture, policies and practices. However, the open information-sharing and critical reflection.....»»
Female victims of gender violence: How do experiences of the justice system affect their self-esteem?
In Spain, 11% of women over the age of 16 have experienced physical violence by their partner or ex-partner at some point in their lives. Sexual violence has been suffered by 8.9%, and 31.9% have reported being subjected to psychological violence. An.....»»
Field experiment reveals "blinding" is not a silver bullet to deal with gender bias
Women and people far from corporate headquarters often need help to get recognition for their ideas. One way to help is to put all ideas on equal footing through a "blinding" strategy......»»
Misconceptions put women off STEM subjects, suggests study
Young women seem to be less drawn to degrees in science or technology. But what is putting them off? A sociological study at UZH has revealed that outdated gender stereotypes—such as supposed differences in analytical thinking—play a major role......»»
Pictograms with universal design for equity and inclusion
Do you want to create a society through design where people with and without disabilities can live together as they are? Prof Mao Kudo of the Department of Media Design hopes that her research results are not just used to research further but that th.....»»
Parental leave for fathers can reduce sexist attitudes and gender bias
Parental leave for fathers can decrease sexist attitudes and gender bias, according to new research from Rice University, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich......»»
The pandemic deepened gender inequality in dual-career households, finds research
The switch to remote work because of the COVID-19 pandemic required dual-career couples to adapt to a new way of life. As work and domestic responsibilities blurred, couples attempted to balance work and family life at home......»»
Study shows how accents, gender of candidates affect hiring decisions, careers
Canada's workforce is made up of people from around the world, and many workers speak English as a second language. A new study shows that the success of workers in an organization is impacted by a combination of accents, gender stereotypes, and perc.....»»
Apple opens applications for third Impact Accelerator for Black-, Latinx-, Indigenous-owned businesses
Apple’s Impact Accelerator program, part of its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative has become a tradition. This year marks the third cohort that will have the opportunity to go through the free 12-week program for Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and I.....»»
Transport technology startup funding plunged 43 percent in March
Private equity and other investors funneled $394 million into U.S. transportation technology startups in March, about a 43 percent decline from the previous month......»»
Like father, like son: New research shows how young men "copy" their fathers" masculinity
Today's men express their maleness in different ways. Some adhere to more traditional models of masculinity, characterized by beliefs in male superiority and endorsement of risky or violent behaviors. Others embrace more progressive stances......»»
More women than men move out after widowhood, study finds
Significantly more women than men move out when their partners pass away. This, according to a University of Copenhagen study that investigates the settlement patterns of Danish widows and widowers. According to the researcher, the gender gap indicat.....»»
SCOTUS preserves access to abortion pill—for 5 days
It's unclear how the high court will ultimately rule on the matter. Enlarge / Abortion rights advocates rally outside the US Supreme Court on April 14, 2023, in Washington, DC, speaking out against abortion pill restrictions. (cr.....»»
Opinion: Gender-blind policies ignore the disproportionate effects of water crisis on women
The demand for water resources is higher than ever before. The growing global population, expanding industrial development and the impacts of climate change are exacerbating the global water crisis......»»
New textbook offers insight into better practices to engage men as fathers
Social service systems struggle to successfully engage with men as parents. A new book co-authored and co-edited by Georgia State University scholar Qiana Cryer-Coupet addresses the biases and assumptions about men and fathers that cause this struggl.....»»
How to End Bias and Taboos in Women’s Health Care
Equity will require educating medical staff, reducing maternity and fertility costs for employees, and investing more in female health research......»»
Hiring more women is good for business and communities, study of UAE firms finds
Focusing on small and medium-sized firms from emerging markets (ESMEs), researchers found that gender-diverse senior management teams are more likely to deliver value and innovation that contribute towards the United Nation's Grand Challenges. The re.....»»