From Notre Dame Research authored by Brandi Klingerman: “Women who communicate regularly with a female-dominated inner circle are more likely to attain high-ranking leadership positions, according to a new study … Read More
A Female-Run Company Has Redesigned the Speculum
From Freeda Media authored by Sara Macauley: “Until now, the original design had not undergone any considerable changes since its creation in the mid-eighteenth century. The main changes have focused … Read More
Why Don’t Women Self-Promote As Much As Men?
From Harvard Business Review authored by Christine Exely and Judd Kessler: “The mayor said his office will support Outlaw in tackling ‘a host of difficult issues’ including racism, gender discrimination … Read More
Danielle Outlaw was the first African American woman to be Portland’s police chief. Now, she’s Philadelphia’s first black female commissioner
From CNN authored by Elizabeth Wolfe and Saeed Ahmed: “The mayor said his office will support Outlaw in tackling ‘a host of difficult issues’ including racism, gender discrimination and instances … Read More
Study finds 2019 was a ‘banner year’ for female filmmakers
From AP News authored by Jake Coyle: “‘While the numbers moved in a positive direction this year, men continue to outnumber women 4 to 1 in key behind-the-scenes roles,’ Lauzen … Read More
‘No blondes allowed’: 50 years after a junior high experiment, students say it had ‘a big impact’
From The Washington Post authored by Diane Bernard: “…instead of discriminating against the handful of black children in the school, they would make a point by targeting blond students. By … Read More
Astronaut Christina Koch sets new record for longest single space flight by a woman
From CBS News authored by William Harwood: “Koch became the 14th woman to walk in space last March 29 when she and Nick Hague worked to install a second set … Read More
80-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FULFILLS LIFELONG DREAM BY GRADUATING FROM ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY
From Because of Them We Can authored by BOTWC Staff: “‘When I began this journey it was just because I wanted to go back to school, it was something I … Read More
A third of the gender pay gap can be explained by schmoozing between men and their male bosses
From Quartz authored by Sarah Todd: “Relationships are essential to professional success, and if women don’t have the chance to get to know their managers and other influential people at … Read More
The new paid family leave
From The Washington Post authored by Jenna McGregor: “‘We’re seeing an increasing trend in interest in covering things that plague families beyond parental leave,’ said Carol Sladek, who leads work-life … Read More