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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]