gender equality
Finally, The Olympics Will Let Women Swim 1,500 Meters
For its entire history, the Olympics has treated men and women swimmers differently. The IOC took a big step to fix that today.
My Woke Dad Tries to Explain Microaggressions
In this column, we ask our dads about woke terms and issues.
Mitt Romney's 'Binders Full of Women' Have Been Unearthed
While he didn't actually solicit the binders, he did keep them, and someone wrote a few notes.
How to Stop Male Workers Feeling Threatened By Female Bosses
A recent study found that this issue is embedded in work culture, making it harder for women to progress into leadership roles.
Arkansas Is Fixated on Abortions No One Is Having
Despite rampant sexism in America, my home state seems to believe there's only one threat to women and girls: mothers who want to abort them.
Male Chefs Tell Us Why There Are So Few Females in Professional Kitchens
If we are to believe these men, the absence of women in the kitchen all goes back to classic gender stereotypes.
We Asked Male Chefs Why There Are So Few Females in Professional Dutch Kitchens
If we are to believe these Dutch chefs, the absence of women in the kitchen all goes back to classic gender stereotypes.
Why a Women’s Strike in the Music Industry Is Much Gutsier Than it Seems
An interview with publicist and business owner Judy Miller Silverman about women in the music industry and her decision to go on strike.
A Day Without Women
Women’s March Organizers are urging half the world's population to opt out of the economy for 24 hours.
Four Leading Female Advocates Discuss the Challenges Facing Young Women Today
To commemorate UNICEF's 70th anniversary, we spoke with Chelsea Clinton, Rebeca Gyumi, Zainab Salbi, and Sara Saeed about the strides they've made for young girls around the world.
Getting Vaccinated Is the Best Thing for Gender Equality, Study Suggests
Disease-ridden times were associated with more conformity, authoritarianism, and a reversion to traditional social norms—all bad news for women.
Female Fish Judge Males on DIY and Nest-Building Skills—Before Dumping Them
New research shows that female sticklebacks pick their sexual partners based on their ability to build homes that respond to changing conditions—before heading off to hang out with their girlfriends.