Welcome to a new entry of our bi-monthly press review about women empowerment, featured on Instagram and our website. Below, you will find five stories we recommend. We hope you enjoy your read!
Learned Bias
Women Economists are a Minority
Few women reach senior positions in economics. One of the mains reasons for this is education.
Source: Financial Times
Falling Behind
The U.S. Is No Longer a Leader in Women Working
In the 80s, the US was leading –only behind Sweden– in female participation in the workforce. According to a new IMF it’s now lagging behind in the 9th place.
Source: The Washington Post
Useful Measurements
Data Could Help Us Fix the Gender Gap
Men are paid more than women in 7,795 out of 10,016 companies and public bodies in Britain. We know this thanks to a U.K. law that led to the publication of this data. This could be a meaningful step toward fixing the Gender Gap.
Source: The Guardian
Practical Wisdom
Paths to Develop Leadership
Whether you’re already in a leadership role or you’re preparing to be, there are everyday steps you can take without waiting for formal training opportunities.
Source: Fast Company
Enabling Change
Why We Need Flexible Parental Leave
A good measure to tackle the gender gap at work? Ensure fathers or partners step up as caregivers, allowing women not to be at a professional disadvantage if they become mothers.
