They're only 9 years old, but these girls and boys from around the world offer keen insight into how gender shapes destiny.
Women in Irish prisons face many challenges, including poor living conditions, lack of access to healthcare, and little to no opportunities for education or training. Many female prisoners suffer from mental health issues, which can be exacerbated by their time in custody. ...
"Gender norms mean women are often expected to prioritize the needs of their families at the expense of their own health, sometimes leading to the postponement of seeking health care. This can be exacerbated as gender norms also exclude men from participating in childcare in many settings, meanin...
By 2050, climate change may push up to 158 million more women and girls into poverty and see 236 million more face food insecurity. The climate crisis fuels increases in conflict and migration, as well as exclusionary, anti-rights political rhetoric targeting women, refugees, and ot...
I will never know the dangers of genderized pay inequality, sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of privilege. I teach my students to always be aware of not only their male privilege but the real disadvantages women face in the dating arena and society as a whole. They come to un...
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Jennifer Freitas walked into a bank to secure a business loan. She was denied—unless her dad co-signed. 62% of women entrepreneurs report that they experience some form of gender bias during the funding process. Through the stories of Jennifer and other
However, she added, single women may benefit from more robust social networks and community involvement. These can provide essential emotional and practical support, contributing to higher-quality living. "Despite these challenges, many single women approach retirement with resilience, creativity and resou...
According to the Peterson Institute, companies with women in leadership positions consistently post higher annual profit margins than that without1. Yet, in many industries, women are still held back by discrimination and inequality. So, how can they break through? These famous female business le...
Thesejobsareconsideredsuitableforwomen.Theyusesupposedskillsthatwomen“naturally”possess.Infact,theseskillsarenotnatural.Womenhavemanyotherskillsandarenotnaturallysuitedforanycertainwork,buthavebeensocializedintothesepositions.Withinoursocietyandmanyothers,womenhavebeenshunnedoutofmanyfieldsandhighereducation. ...