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fromUSA TODAY
1 week ago

Still working from home? How you can still get ahead if CEOs favor those in office.

Following several waves of return-to-office company mandates, 36% of women are continuing to work from home, compared to 29% of men, according to new Labor Department data.
Remote teams
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Bias alert: LLMs suggest women seek lower salaries than men in job interviews

Chatbots may perpetuate salary negotiation biases based on gender and ethnicity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

One in 10 over-16s are victims of domestic abuse, stalking or sexual assault

Domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking affect approximately one in 10 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

AI Can't Teach Kids to Stand Up for What's Right

Boys' basketball team supported girls' games to combat inequity, leading to increased attendance and advocacy for fairness in sports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One in four young people in England have mental health condition, NHS survey finds

The survey indicates a sharp rise in mental health conditions, particularly among young people, with one in four in England affected, especially young women.
Mental health
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 month ago

Women face more injury risks in car crashes. So why are test dummies modeled after men?

Women face greater injury risk in car crashes due to outdated crash test standards that do not account for their body types.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Suicide Rates of Physicians Compared With Non-Physicians

Male physicians have lower suicide rates than male non-physicians, whereas female physicians have higher rates than female non-physicians.
Suicide prevention strategies specifically targeting physicians are necessary.
Women in technology
fromNature
2 months ago

Gender equality in research publishing is a responsibility for everyone

Women constitute a significantly low percentage of corresponding authors submitting manuscripts, highlighting an ongoing gender disparity in academic publishing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Concerning' lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts

Health experts are raising alarms about the significant under-representation of women in UK clinical trials, emphasizing the urgent need for more focused studies on women's health.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Denzel Washington Misses for Othello' and More

Broadway's post-Covid season showed a male dominance in plays, while women excelled in musicals, highlighting ongoing gender disparities.
Tony nominations reveal Broadway's recovery journey and expose gender inequality in leading roles.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

The BBC's licence fee is being reviewed as 'unenforceable' by the culture secretary, with alternative funding options possible.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Serena: I'd get 20-year ban if caught like Sinner

If I did that, I would have gotten 20 years. Let's be honest. I would have gotten Grand Slams taken away from me.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromTechRadar
4 months ago

Hybrid working here to stay? Survey finds huge number of workers would quit if ordered back to the office

Nearly half of UK workers would consider quitting over mandatory full-time office work, highlighting the importance of hybrid working models.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Is Clinical Psychology Doing Enough to Reach Male Patients?

An overwhelming number of psychologists are female, a discrepancy that is likely to increase, potentially affecting the understanding of male psychology in therapy.
Mental health
Healthcare
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The gender gap in healthcare out-of-pocket costs needs bridging

Healthcare costs are disproportionately higher for women, leading to significant disparities in out-of-pocket spending compared to men.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Teenagers Say Girls Are Equal to Boys in School, or Are Ahead

Today's educational landscape shows a shift, where girls are perceived to have advantages over boys.
Women in technology
fromITPro
4 months ago

Tech's gender gap is already seeping into AI sector, report finds

Women are enrolling in AI courses at a significantly lower rate than men, risking perpetuation of gender disparities in the AI field.
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Trump Has a Funny Way of Protecting Women's Sports

The new federal policy on NIL payments favors male athletes and undermines Title IX.
Women athletes are at risk of receiving significantly less funding under recent federal changes.
Portland food
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

ArchDaily's Readers Select Who Should Win the 2025 Pritzker Prize

Readers favor Steven Holl for the 2024 Pritzker Prize, recognizing his significant impact on architecture.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Who are the new junior and 'superjunior' ministers appointed to Government?

Women's representation remains critically low in government appointments, reflecting broader societal gender disparities.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's coalition has prioritized allocation of key government roles amidst ongoing gender equity concerns.
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