Women are more reluctant than men to ask for deadline extensions
Women are less likely than men to ask for more time to complete projects with adjustable deadlines at work or school, new research finds......»»
Naming and shaming domestic violence perpetrators doesn"t work to keep women safe, researcher says
Recent survey results show 25% of Australians agree that women who do not leave abusive relationships are partly responsible for the abuse continuing. This stubbornly common attitude demonstrates that victim-survivors are still being held responsible.....»»
How racialized women can tackle backlash when advocating for change
Racialized women are often at the forefront in the struggle for social justice. Yet that advocacy often comes with significant backlash and threats. In the United States, congresswomen like Cori Bush, Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have face.....»»
International study highlights large and unequal life expectancy declines in India during COVID-19
A new paper published in Science Advances today finds that life expectancy in India was 2.6 years lower in 2020 than 2019, with women and marginalized social groups suffering the greatest declines......»»
How published images of a "happy couple" can hurt victims of domestic abuse
According to the UK's Femicide Census, between 124 and 168 women have been killed by men in the country every year for the past 15 years. Most of these have been by current or former partners. These stories are, sadly, frequent and do not always make.....»»
Study finds most Afghans support women"s rights, especially when men think of their daughters
A majority of people in Afghanistan support human rights for Afghan women, and men are especially likely to support women's rights when primed to think about their eldest daughters, according to a study published July 17, 2024, in the open-access jou.....»»
Workplace bullying in developing countries is wearing women down, new research reveals
A University of South Australia study reveals that workplace bullying is significantly undermining job productivity and hindering economic development in Pakistan, where women are seen as subordinates. The findings are published in the International.....»»
Loneliness in the workplace is greatest among men with traditional views about being the breadwinner
Loneliness affects everyone at different times. Although it is well documented men are less likely than women to talk about feelings and to seek help, our research found men's work arrangements can be a significant contributor......»»
Where to watch the 2024 Wimbledon women’s final live stream
No. 7 Jasmine Paolini takes on No. 31 Barbora Krejcíková in the 2024 Wimbledon women's final. Find out how to watch a live stream of the match......»»
Criminalizing coercive control may seem like a good idea, but could it further victimize women?
As of June 2024, Bill C-332 is at its second reading in Canada's Senate, following its third reading in the House of Commons. Introduced by NDP MP Laurel Collins, Bill C-332 is an amendment to the Criminal Code that would criminalize coercive control.....»»
Women and social exclusion: Research explores the complicated nature of rejection and retaliation
New research from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has provided a complicated glance into young women's responses to interpersonal conflict, with retaliation often the answer to rejection and perceived social exclusion by other females......»»
Inequality in life—and death: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women, says researcher
Gender discrimination doesn't always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries......»»
Study reveals the existence of a hidden "pink tax" in digital advertising
Advertisers systematically pay more to show online ads to women than to men, especially in highly developed nations, according to research from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and IMDEA Networks. This gender-based price discrimination in.....»»
Iraqi court sentences wife of slain Islamic State leader to death for crimes against Yazidi women
Iraqi court sentences wife of slain Islamic State leader to death for crimes against Yazidi women.....»»
A gendered social innovation framework for tourism-led development initiatives
Gendered social innovation is a crucial process that intertwines social change with female entrepreneurship, empowerment, and the evolution of work among women in the tourism industry......»»
Microsoft warns of important Windows 11 update deadline
Windows 11 users also have to make a change to continue getting the latest security updates from Microsoft. This is the version you need......»»
Return-to-work programs may have a hidden cost to women, according to study
Researchers explored experiences of professional women re-entering the workforce after taking time off for family reasons. The research focused on returner programs—employer-sponsored initiatives designed to ease the transition back into profession.....»»
Egalitarian oddity found in the Neolithic
Men, women, and immigrants all seemed to have similar dietary inputs. Enlarge / A skeleton found during 1950's excavations at the Barman site. (credit: Université de Genève) Did ancient people practice equality? While.....»»
Q&A: Study explores opportunities to increase representation of women in leadership
Since the early 1970s, there has been a worldwide promise to support women in achieving positions of authority in U.S. corporations. However, the business world has not necessarily met that promise......»»
PSA: Time is running out to claim up to $349 from Apple’s iPhone 7 lawsuit settlement [U]
Update: The deadline for class members to submit a claim has been extended to July 3. All other details below still apply. If you owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus that suffered audio issues, your time is running out to claim a portion of A.....»»
Deadline for iPhone 7 audio settlement extended to July 3, 2024
For unknown reasons, the deadline for iPhone 7 users to apply to be included in Apple's class action settlement has been extended, but there are still stringent conditions, and time is again running out.iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 PlusHaving initially set.....»»