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TechCrunch
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The women in AI making a difference | TechCrunch

TechCrunch launching series highlighting remarkable women in AI revolution. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The women in AI making a difference | TechCrunch

Highlighting notable women in AI revolution
Addressing the gender gap in AI field [ more ]
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political-divide
time.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

The Global Gender Divide We Really Should Be Talking About

South Korea's plummeting fertility rate could lead to a significant population decline in just one generation.
There is a noticeable political gap between young men and women in South Korea and other advanced economies, leading to potential societal consequences. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Women in technology

Men and Women Live on Two Totally Separate Political Planets Right Now. That's Great News for One Party.

Rising gender gap in liberalism among young Americans.
Increasing political divide between sexes in the U.S. and globally due to factors like Trump and feminist movements. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
Women in technology

The Myth of the Gen Z Gender Divide

Young men and women are perceived as more politically divided than ever before based on recent headlines.
Initial claims of a significant gender divide in political ideology between young men and women have come under scrutiny and may not be as prevalent as suggested. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The women in AI making a difference | TechCrunch

Highlighting women in AI is crucial for recognition and representation
The AI field has been historically dominated by men, leading to a gender gap [ more ]
life expectancy
Fatherly
5 months ago
Health

The Life Expectancy Gap Between Men And Women Hasn't Been This Bad In 25 Years

Women in the U.S. have, on average, lived longer than men since 1890.
The life expectancy gap between men and women is growing, with men now living nearly six years less than women. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Health

Women are now outliving men in the US, study reveals

The gender life expectancy gap in the US is the largest since 1996, with women now living 5.8 years longer than men.
The Covid-19 pandemic is a significant factor contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy.
Other factors such as unintentional injuries, drug overdoses, accidents, and suicide, known as 'deaths of despair,' also contribute to the gap. [ more ]
Cbsnews
6 months ago
Women

New Harvard study finds COVID cut life expectancy but women continue to live longer

The average American's life expectancy has decreased by three years due to COVID-19.
The gender gap in life expectancy has widened, with women now living nearly six years longer than men.
Men are more likely to be affected by 'deaths of despair', including alcoholism, overdoses, and suicide. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Women

Why U.S. Women Now Live Almost 6 Years Longer Than Men

U.S. women are projected to live about six years longer than U.S. men.
Deaths from COVID-19 and drug overdoses contribute to the widening gender-based life expectancy gap. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Health

Why the Life Expectancy Gap between Men and Women Is Growing

The life expectancy gap between men and women in the U.S. has widened to 5.8 years, the largest disparity since 1996.
COVID-19 fatalities and drug overdoses are major factors contributing to the decline in life expectancy among men.
Other public health problems that disproportionately affect men, such as drug overdoses, suicide, and violence, also contribute to the gender gap in life expectancy. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

An Unsettling' Drop in Life Expectancy for Men

The gap in life expectancy between men and women in the United States has reached its widest point in nearly 30 years.
The increase in the gap is mainly due to more men dying from Covid-19 and drug overdoses.
Interventions need to be targeted towards specific groups that are experiencing the largest decreases in life expectancy. [ more ]
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New York Post
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Voter gender gap is bigger issue for Biden than Trump

Donald Trump leads Joe Biden among voters in a recent national poll, showcasing potential shifts in demographics and voter preferences over time. [ more ]
ITPro
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

New London business taskforce looks to support women in tech

The Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce aims to bridge the gender gap in technology roles by upskilling women from non-technical backgrounds for digital careers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Trump Respects Women, Most Men Say

The perception of former President Trump's respect for women varies significantly between men and women, impacting his standing with voters. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Women in technology

Women inventors rise

Women's participation in scientific patents has increased since 2000, but a significant gender gap persists in inventions.
In biotech, fewer women inventors have led to a shortage of health products for women. [ more ]
www.startupcan.ca
2 months ago
Women in technology

Canadian Support Organizations Helping Women Entrepreneurs All Year Long

Support for women entrepreneurs is essential for Canada's economy
Gender gap in financial support and business tools for women founders persists [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Women in technology

4 Ways to Reverse Tech's Gender Disparity in Leadership | Entrepreneur

Women hold less than 24% of tech leadership positions.
Higher layoff rates for women can impact long-term consequences and discourage women from tech careers. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Women in technology

Single women own more homes than single men in the US: Report

Single women in America are outpacing single men in homeownership.
Single women own 2.71 million more homes than single men, across the nation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Girls suffered more academically during Covid

Girls' education more negatively affected by pandemic than boys
Gender gap in education widened during pandemic [ more ]
Silicon Canals
2 months ago
European startups

Here are 10 visionary women investors shaping European investment scene

Recent data shows European women invest 29% less than men, but two-thirds aim to increase investments.
Profiles of top women investors in Europe like Reshma Sohoni and Verena Pausder are driving a transformative wave in finance. [ more ]
Silicon Canals
2 months ago
European startups

7 things female entrepreneurs need to know about EIT Supernovas

Women entrepreneurs and investors still face underrepresentation.
Organizations like EIT are taking proactive steps to bridge the gender gap. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Women

UK academic's Wikipedia project raises profile of women around the world

Less than 20% of biographies on English Wikipedia are about women, highlighting a lack of gender diversity.
Lucy Moore started an initiative to create Wikipedia pages for women in every country, including lesser-known historical figures. [ more ]
The Economic Times
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft GitHub has 13 million Indian developers, to pip US by 2027: Satya Nadella

India is the fastest growing market for Microsoft's GitHub and is expected to overtake the US in terms of developer community by 2027.
India has 13.2 million developers on GitHub, while the US has around 20 million.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the expansion of the 'Code without Barriers' initiative in India to support 75,000 female developers this year. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Hayes: Lack of opportunity for female coaches

Opportunities for female coaches are limited in professional clubs.
Financial support and education are necessary to increase the number of women in coaching positions. [ more ]
Iapp
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Celebrating Data Privacy Day with 'optimism,' 'conviction'

The demand for privacy professionals and privacy-focused companies is growing due to the rise of artificial intelligence and data-driven industries.
The number of LinkedIn members with privacy-related job titles has increased in the last five years, with privacy engineers and chief privacy officers seeing significant growth. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Women in technology

Why high-earning women don't want to talk about money

Women are more reluctant than men to talk about their personal finances, including financial health and debt.
The gender gap in financial transparency widens as employees become more senior, with senior-level women being less comfortable discussing their financial health and debt than senior-level men. [ more ]
The Drum
3 months ago
Online marketing

Broad City's Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer tackle 'The Gut Gap' in gut-busting Miralax ad

Constipation is a feminist issue
Miralax enlists Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer to raise awareness about 'The Gut Gap' [ more ]
MIT Sloan Management Review
4 months ago
Career

Build a Stronger Culture: 10 Must-Reads for 2024

Toxic culture disproportionately affects women in the workplace, with gender gaps in perceptions of inclusivity and disrespect.
A skills-based approach to culture change can lead to positive behavioral changes, especially in cultivating soft skills and creating psychological safety. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC real estate

Single women struggle to pay rent more than single men: Study

Single women in 50 major cities across the US spend 124% more of their income on rent than their male counterparts.
The gender rent burden gap is particularly extreme in certain cities, with El Paso, TX and Miami having the largest disparities. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
Boston

In a ranking of housing affordability for singles, Boston is among the worst

Boston is ranked as the fourth least affordable city for singles, according to RentHop's Singles Index.
Single renters in Boston would have to spend 37.47% of their income on a studio apartment. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Women in technology

Women are falling behind in the green economy. LinkedIn says the gender gap is getting worse

Only 1 in 10 women have green skills compared to 1 in 6 men.
66% of employees with green skills are male. [ more ]
Axios
6 months ago
Women in technology

Men in the U.S. are dying nearly six years before women, study shows

The life expectancy gap between women and men in the U.S. has widened, with men dying nearly six years before women.
The COVID-19 pandemic and unintentional injuries were the main contributors to the growing life expectancy gap.
Environmental and societal factors, such as men's health behaviors and access to healthcare, also play a role in the discrepancy. [ more ]
HuffPost
7 years ago
Women in technology

Why I'm Not a "Woman in Tech"

Women in tech face challenges such as a significant gender pay gap and lack of representation in the field.
Talks and discussions specifically focused on 'women in tech' can sometimes make women feel like a spectacle or token diversity. [ more ]
HuffPost
7 years ago
Women in technology

If Hillary Clinton were a Software Engineer

Both Hillary Clinton and the author have faced dismissal and criticism of their voices in their respective fields.
Both women have worked in male-dominated industries and have experienced a lack of representation of women in their workplaces. [ more ]
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