#gender-disparity

#gender-disparity

Despite hopes for women's representation, progress in political leadership for women in Africa remains slow with only two female heads of state in 2024.

The mpox virus shows significant regional variations in infection rates, particularly when comparing Africa to the rest of the world.

Hiding public dislikes on YouTube can significantly decrease negative feedback for women content creators.

Female coaching representation in football remains severely lacking, especially at international levels despite growth in women's participation in the sport.

Compensation for BigLaw partners rose to $1.4 million, a 26% increase since 2022, marking a historic high.

High compensation growth is influenced by rising partner originations and billing rates, despite flat billable hours.

Disparities exist in compensation based on gender and ethnicity within partner structures.

Angel Reese highlights the financial challenges WNBA players face despite growing popularity, as salaries do not cover basic living expenses.

The legal profession still shows significant gender disparities in pay, with very few women being the highest earners in law firms.

Crypto adoption remains stable in key markets, indicating consistent consumer interest despite challenges.

Regulatory concerns are a significant barrier to wider cryptocurrency ownership.

The decision of couples to opt for permanent contraceptive surgery highlights disparities in the adoption rates of sterilization methods between men and women.

Mothers' influence on daughters is significant in steering them towards humanities over STEM fields.

Most of the wealthiest women billionaires are heiresses.

Mabel Nicholson's artistic contributions overshadowed by male family members highlighted in new exhibition.

The 1904 Olympic marathon faced numerous challenges and controversies, leading to the exclusion of women from long-distance running events for many years.

Employers offer parental leave for recruitment/retention, not altruism.

Managers 11% less likely to promote those who work from home

Hybrid workers face 7% less chance of promotion

People working from home, especially men, are less likely to receive pay raises and promotions

Teenage girls have a higher antidepressant usage rate than boys, which declined during the pandemic.

Male adolescents may have stopped seeking mental healthcare, leading to undetected and untreated depression.

Women are underrepresented in the ITC advocates, with only 27%, showcasing a larger gender disparity issue across patent law.

Men in ITC have significantly more years of experience than women, highlighting an imbalance that needs addressing in gender representation and equity.

Gender imbalance persists in the design industry, especially at senior leadership levels.

Initiatives like Creative Equals, SheSays, and Kerning The Gap aim to address gender disparities in the creative field.

Women in tech ahead in GenAI

Urgent action needed for female leaders in tech

Female participation in mountain biking is increasing, but racing remains male-dominated.

The North American Enduro Cup in Kellogg, Idaho is offering a privateer program with valuable prizes for women racers.

Dr. Iretioluwa Akerele has a successful career in information security and computer forensics and has achieved milestones such as obtaining a Ph.D. and supporting cybersecurity initiatives for women.