Gender Inequality
Parents' Reaction After Uncle Gifts Nephew a Kitchen Set Sparks Outrage
"Women are 'supposed' to be the ones who cook in the home. And yet, the majority of professional chefs and restaurateurs are men," said one comment.
Job Posting Asking For Bathing Suit Photos Sparks Investigation
"We ask that you send a full photo in a bathing suit or similar," the ad from the Naples-based security company read.
Kelly Bates Says TV News 'Unequivocally Unfair' To Women After NBC 10 Exit
Meteorologist Kelly Bates announced her departure from Rhode Island TV station NBC 10 last week.
'Workplaces Good for Women Are Good for Everyone' Harvard Experts Say
"Managers at every level must be invested in and feel accountable for advancing equity, and that goes double for CEOs and others whose example and actions have outsize influence."
NCAA Gender Inequity Cuts Deeper Than Just Weight Room Issues at Tournament
Disparities in other things from food to swag bags "makes us look like the JV tournament to their event," said national championship basketball coach Muffet McGraw.
The Average Woman Loses $407,760 Over Her Life Due to the Gender Wage Gap
Equal Pay Day falls on March 31 this year. At the current rate of progress in the U.S., women won't catch up to men when it comes to how much they are paid until 2059. Here's a by-the-numbers look at the persistent gender wage gap.
U.S. in Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries for Women
The U.S. is the only Western nation on the list.
'The Crown' Star Claire Foy to Receive $275K Back Pay
"Claire is one of my best friends, and I believe that we should be paid equally and fairly and there should be equality for all," Matt Smith said.
Chinese Job Ads Mirror Sexist Attitudes
"Major companies like Alibaba have published recruitment ads promising applicants 'beautiful girls' as co-workers," Sophie Richardson said.
Man Wins Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Peter Franzmayr could not accept that a female official whose application was ranked 0.25 percent lower than his would get the job.
Women at Goldman Sachs Earn 56 Percent Less Than Men
The gap widens even more when discretionary bonuses are taken into account.
Best Countries in the World 2018: U.S. Falls Again
"The Trump effect thus far has been overwhelmingly negative," two researchers behind the survey wrote after the U.S. fell two years in a row.
Iceland Approves Equal Pay for Men, Women
Companies would be fined under the new law for failing to pay women and men equally.
Sandberg: Abuse Culture Will Change if Women Have Power
"We all have a bias against women in leadership, including women, and then we need to correct for that."
Women Won Big on Election Night
Women achieved many "firsts" this Election Day—what took so long?
Why Do Young Boys Think They're Smarter Than Girls?
Almost 40 percent of American fourth-grade boys think boys are inherently more intelligent.
Saudi Prince Wants Women to Drive Cars and Society
"Never mind driving a car...I want her to drive society," said Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah, the second Saudi prince to express support for women driving.
Zaha Hadid Google Doodle Reminder of Gender Inequality
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.
Why Women's Equality Remains Distant In the Arab World
Patriarchal attitudes persist not because Islam is incompatible with gender equality, but because progressive forces have been undermined by various regimes.
China: Textbook for Boys to 'Encourage Masculinity'
Putting too much emphasis on stereotypical "male traits" promotes inequality, according to a gender studies expert.
How Manscaping Is Under Attack in Spain, New York
Efforts are underway to add more women to many cityscapes.
U.K. Government 'Turbocharges' Gender Pay Gap Closure
Reducing the gender pay gap would add £150 billion to the economy by 2025, research shows.
International Women's Day: Labor Inequality Persists
The number of women in the workplace is 25.5 percent lower than the number of men.
Japan Upholds 19th Century Same-Name Rule for Couples
The law requires married couples to have the same official surname.
Transgender People Need Protection From Intolerant Employers
A full quarter of transgender people say they have been fired from a job for their gender identity.
Germany to Enforce Boardroom Quotas for Women
The decision has come after almost a year of negotiations