gender inequality
Brewing Beer Has Always Been a Woman's Game
Women have been brewing beer since the days of ancient Egypt, and it was only after the Black Plague that it fell into the hands of men. Thankfully, women are now reclaiming an industry that was pretty much birthed by them.
Here's how women in Canada fare economically
Women are still more likely to work part-time jobs and perform unpaid labour compared to men
Bon Iver Announce New Gender Equity Campaign '2 A Million'
The group will partner with nonprofits in each city on their upcoming tour, "in an effort to end gender inequality, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.”
Why We Started 'WOMAN'
On International Day of the Girl, we need to celebrate and support girls and women everywhere and keep fighting for equality on every level.
It Took 35 Years to Narrow the Gender Pay Gap by 20 Cents
The results of a new survey indicate that the wage gap is closing, though not very quickly and not for everyone. We talked to a workplace equality expert on the work that still needs to be done to achieve equal pay.
We Asked High School Debate Coaches to Grade Trump and Clinton's Performances
"Trump's goal is to violate the rules of the debate, to violate the existing rules of the establishment."
Surprise! On Average, Women Work Four Years Longer Than Men
New research shows that women work an average of four years longer than men during their lives—and it's all thanks to unpaid domestic work and chores.
Hollywood Still Sucks at Putting Women On-Screen, Unless They're Scantily Clad
A new report on the top-grossing films of 2015 found that women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are still largely missing on-screen and behind the camera.
Congress to Consider Landmark Bill to Help Close the Gender Wage Gap
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton plans to introduce a bill to help close the gender wage gap by forbidding employers from asking the salary history of job candidates.
Watch a Discussion with Gloria Steinem About Sexual Assault in the US Military
Tuesday night, Steinem will join retired brigadier general Loree Sutton for a special livestreamed discussion at Lincoln Center, following a screening of her Emmy-nominated VICELAND show 'WOMAN.'
This Teen Was Fired from a Pizzeria for Asking for the Same Pay as Her Male Coworker
A single quarter might not seem like a lot of money for most, but for 17-year-old Jensen Walcott, the pocket change was indicative of a massive gender gap that still pervades much of the food industry and beyond.