Archive for September, 2010
The Motherhood Wage and Management Gap: The Policies That Work
by Michelle J. Budig
The persistent gender gap in earnings--among workers with equivalent qualifications and in similar jobs-- is attributable to parenthood. Or more specifically, the gap is due to the systematically lower earnings of mothers and higher earnings of fathers, among comparable workers.
Getting More Women in Finance: A Hedge Professional Suggests Embracing Risk
By Sara Grillo
While women have come a long way, we are still underpaid and underrepresented in the quantitative realms of financial services. What I am realizing is that some obstacles that persist are barriers that women construct for themselves.
What Price Beauty? New Legislation Seeks Safety Regulations
by Marcia G. Yerman
Why Can't Men Get a Little Work-Life Balance?
By Alyssa Royse
Forget those insolvable conundrums about women in the workplace, women in tech and women entrepreneurs.
Instead, what if we educate men about not working?
Ending Campaign Sexism: This Kind of TV Can't Become Reality
The 2008 election cycle subjected women candidates--viz Hillary to some horrific telegenic sexism. We hope it won't happen this fall. The Women's Campaign Forum and The Women's Media Center have put together this video.
If you see any real tv with this kind of discourse, please report it here.
