By S. Bear Bergman — 2021
No matter your kid's age, it's not too early (or late!) to talk to them about gender. Here's how to start the discussion, and keep it going as they grow.
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Women with disabilities are often doubly penalized—for being women and for being disabled.
Individuals with disabilities frequently encounter workplace discrimination, bias, exclusion, and career plateaus—meaning their employers lose out on enormous innovation and talent potential.
A career time out to stay home with your kids might be tempting, but there’s a lot to consider before you give notice.
Mothers earn 3% per hour less for each child they have compared with women working in similar jobs who do not have children, say researchers.
I thought motherhood would make me weak and passive but it has filled me with fury and passion instead.
When women in the workplace talk about their children, they’re often seen as distracted. When men talk about their children, they’re viewed as caring dads. New research supports that the “motherhood penalty” is real.
From remembering birthdays to offering service with a smile, life has a layer of daily responsibility that is hardly discussed—one which falls disproportionately on women. Finally confronting it could be a revolutionary step.
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It can’t be about “empowerment” any longer. To make real progress, it has to be about power—using and growing the power we women already have.
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