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—.....»»
Gender pay gap linked to unpaid chores in childhood
Young women's and girls' time spent in unpaid household work contributes to the gender pay gap, according to new research from the Universities of East Anglia (UEA), Birmingham and Brunel......»»
Under attack, global sexual health "can"t rely on US"
Religious campaigns and political interference could threaten hard-won reproductive health rights in the global South in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion, health advocates fear......»»
AppViewX raises $20 million to help businesses reduce risk
AppViewX has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round, led by growth equity firm and existing investor, Brighton Park Capital. Through its Automation Platform, AppViewX reduces risk and ensures compliance in many of the most demanding Fortune-r.....»»
QIC Inside Investor Relation Series (16): Gender equality and diversity in enterprise sustainability trends
"Companies that provide an inclusive environment supporting work-life balance and flexible work arrangements will eventually succeed in retaining a talented workforce and gain a competitive advantage in a business environment that has been significan.....»»
Gender-Affirming Care Improves Mental Health—and May Save Lives
Scores of bills in US states aim to block medical treatments for trans youth. But research shows that these bans could have dire consequences......»»
AppViewX raises $20 million to help organizations reduce their digital risk
AppViewX announced that the company has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round. Led by growth equity firm and existing investor, Brighton Park Capital (“Brighton Park”), the additional investment will help maximize AppViewX’s go-to-mark.....»»
Gender bias in search algorithms has effect on users, new study finds
Gender-neutral internet searches yield results that nonetheless produce male-dominated output, finds a new study by a team of psychology researchers. Moreover, these search results have an effect on users by promoting gender bias and potentially infl.....»»
The pace of the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy
In watching the reaction of advocates and experts to the Supreme Court's decision in EPA v. West Virginia, I was struck by their dismay that the EPA would no longer be able to implement rapid sweeping change in the nation's energy system. I have a li.....»»
Women"s help desks in local police stations in India increased registration of cases of gender-based violence
A new study by J-PAL affiliate Sandip Sukhtankar (University of Virginia) and coauthors Gabrielle Kruks-Wisner (University of Virginia) and Akshay Mangla (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford) found that establishing specialized help desks for.....»»
Environmental justice advocates slam Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court decision to limit how the Environmental Protection Agency regulates carbon dioxide emissions from power plants could make an already grave situation worse for those affected most by climate change and air pollution, advocates say......»»
Research into oldest known burial field in the Netherlands sheds new light on traditional gender roles
New archaeological research into grave goods and skeletal material from the oldest grave field in the Netherlands shows that male-female roles 7,000 years ago were less traditional than was thought. The research was conducted by a multidisciplinary t.....»»
A big question for tech companies post-Roe: How to respond to law enforcement requests for data?
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, privacy advocates have expressed renewed concerns about how tech platforms may handle requests from law enforcement for user data in states that outlaw abortion. But whether tech co.....»»
Ailing oceans in the spotlight at major UN meet
A long-delayed UN conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicks off in Lisbon Monday, with thousands of policymakers, experts and advocates on the case......»»
Team composition, structure, members" gender influence ability to focus, work together
The ability of team members to work together across a range of tasks, called collective intelligence (CI), varies significantly between teams. Research suggests that the level of collective attention (the quality and coordination of members' focus) a.....»»
Female finance leaders outperform their male peers, so why so few of them in academia and beyond?
The gender diversity of thought leadership in finance is lower than in most other academic fields, our research shows. Finance ranks 132nd out of 175 fields with a representation of only 10.3% women among its thought leaders. Yet these women outperfo.....»»
Can gender diversity on boards of directors improve companies" social commitment and sustainability?
Social commitment leads to good relationships between companies and its stakeholders, and it is the board of directors' responsibility to ensure that companies fulfill their commitment to the communities and society of which they are a member. In a s.....»»
Microsoft Plans To Eliminate Face Analysis Tools in Push for "Responsible AI"
For years, activists and academics have been raising concerns that facial analysis software that claims to be able to identify a person's age, gender and emotional state can be biased, unreliable or invasive -- and shouldn't be sold. From a report: A.....»»
Elon Musk: Billionaire"s daughter cuts ties with her father
The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender......»»
Transgender athletes: Balancing the debate between science, performance and human rights
The world governing body for swimming, FINA, have announced their eligibility policy for trans athletes and 46 XY DSD athletes. Following extensive consultation with athletes, scientists and lawmakers, they have voted to prohibit those gender diverse.....»»
Low-income renters can"t afford rent in nearly 45% of America"s largest metro areas
Metro areas in the United States have become increasingly unaffordable to residents, especially Black and Latino Americans, finds a new report from the USC Dornsife Equity Research Institute (ERI), published by the National Equity Atlas......»»