Gender Equality

The results, released on Women's Equality Day, showed that 38 percent of respondents thought sexism has become more prevalent in the Trump era.

The two professors allegedly both received above norm teaching ratings and were promoted at the same time.

A 1946 poll showed only 35 percent of Americans thought men and women could be equally intelligent.

"I have always aimed to use my passion to inspire others," said Pakistani soccer star Hajra Khan, who made six goals in the marathon match.

"They're already there—do you not know?"

Ahead of the release of sex trafficking drama Love Sonia, Freida Pinto talks to Newsweek about #MeToo, why being outspoken is her responsibility, and how she prepared for her bravest role yet.

President Sergio Mattarella is considering nominating a "neutral government" to break political deadlock resulting from the March elections.

Female flight attendants won the right to wear trousers, following intense union pressure.

Researchers called the results of their study "unfortunate."

The United States, one of the world's biggest economic and military powers, was ranked 16th on the list of the best countries for women.

"It's time for change," Ontario's Premier Kathleen Wynne said.

A new law requires diaper-changing stations in both men's and women's public restrooms, because dads are parents too.

Gallup linked the spike in dissatisfaction with the sharp focus that has been placed on how women are treated in the U.S. and around the world in the wake of the #MeToo movement and the Women's March on Washington.

Since its inception in 2012, just 9 percent of Breakthrough Prizes have gone to women.

We need to remind ourselves of the basics—valuing people as equals should not mean suppressing our differences.

The gender wage gap persists, and the reasons for this issue are complex.

We've fawned over their bromance, but they're each more focused on flexing their feminism and encouraging other boys and men to do the same.

A new Pew Research Center study reveals gender and partisan gaps on whether women still face significant obstacles compared to men.

"In a free exchange of ideas, the best will ultimately win out," Hefner wrote.

A survey of policymakers in five developing countries found many are 'operating in the dark' about the challenges girls and women face.

Female warriors aren't just the stuff of legends.

The movement to destigmatize menstruation has added a crucial ally: men.

It's getting hot in here, so take off your pants and wear a skirt instead.

Oregon becomes the first state to allow a third gender option on drivers' licences, while California debates the Gender Recognition Act.

The actor, director and producer is blazing a trail for a generation of women in film-making.

The bill to change the words of "O Canada" was the dying wish of Canadian legislator Mauril Bélanger, who died in August 2016.

One year since her death, the Iraqi-born architect's success only highlights the long way still to go in achieving gender equality in architecture.

Patriarchal attitudes persist not because Islam is incompatible with gender equality, but because progressive forces have been undermined by various regimes.

Nisreen El-Hashemite is a medical doctor and geneticist. She is also an Iraqi princess. Now, she is using the words of Islam to advocate for women in science.

A report shows nearly 40 percent of men think a woman is to blame if she is sexually assaulted while drunk and wearing a short skirt.