GENDER INEQUALITY

Jun 06 2025HEALTH

Forgetting the Pioneers: Dora Gerson's Hidden Legacy in Medicine

The story of medicine is often told as a tale of men. But women have always been part of it. They have been patients, healers, and innovators. Yet, their contributions are often overlooked. One such overlooked figure is Dora Gerson. She was a doctor in Dresden. She was one of the first women in Germany to specialize in urology and skin diseases. Her story is a stark ...

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

Brexit's Hidden Impact: Women in Northern Ireland's Fight for Fairness

Northern Ireland stands as a unique example of a region grappling with the aftermath of conflict and the consequences of Brexit. The focus here is on how Brexit has affected women in Northern Ireland, highlighting the broader issues of social justice and gender equality. Brexit has brought about significant changes, but its effects on women in Northern Ireland are o...

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

How Ethiopia's Domestic Violence Policies Fall Short

Ethiopia has agreed to many international and regional rules to stop violence against women. Yet, many women in the country still face domestic violence. There is not much information on how these rules are put into action or the problems that come up. A recent study looked into the challenges of stopping domestic violence against women in northwestern Ethiopia. The...

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Breaking Down Walls in Health Care: A Fresh Look at HIV and Gender Barriers for Youth

There's a big problem with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that's stopping us from reaching global goals. It's not just about the virus. It's also about the inequalities between the sexes. It's clear that we're not seeing the same level of involvement from men and gender minorities. It's not just about the numbers. It's about the reasons behi...

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Aren't More Women at the Top of Music Companies?

Female artists are dominating the charts, but high-ranking women in music companies are stepping down. This year, top labels like Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) lost several female CEOs, including industry heavyweights like Michelle Jubelirer and Julie Greenwald. While the music world celebrates women artists, the business side is lagging be...

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Educational Fairness: What Matters in Benin Households

In Benin, kids' educational luck often depends on their gender and birth order, especially in homes with less-educated parents. A study found that 70% of the differences in education levels among siblings stem from these factors. However, in families where parents have college degrees, these effects shrink to just 33%. This shows that education levels of parents play...

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Educational Fairness: How Gender, Birth Order, and Parents' Education Matter in Benin

In Benin, a study looked at how gender, birth order, and natural skills affect how much education kids in the same family get. They used two methods: a simple approach and a detailed model of how families divide their resources for education. The researchers found that in families where parents didn't go to school, there were big differences in education between kid...

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Persistence: Insights from Nobel Laureates

The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous setbacks and considering quitting at times, these women emphasize the ...

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