Tag Archives: Sexism
Undergraduate Women Face Discrimination, Fewer Leadership Opportunities
In March 2011, the Steering Committee on Undergraduate Women’s Leadership at Princeton University found that “there are differences—subtle but real—between the ways most Princeton female undergraduates and most male undergraduates approach their college years, and in the ways they navigate … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Equality, Sex Discrimination, Sexism
Study Reveals Women Still Not Recognized as Capable Leaders
A recent meta-analysis (integration of a large number of studies on the same subject) by Northwestern University reveals that most people still use gendered stereotypes when thinking about leadership. The consequence of this is that “Women are viewed as less … Continue reading
Filed under Employment, Gender Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Women Leaders
Stay-at-Home Parents Now Need to Ask Spouse for Credit Card
The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in May 2009, was intended “to put strong protections in place for consumers. Unfair rate increases, late-fee traps and bombarding credit card offers on college … Continue reading
Filed under Equality, Government
29 Fortune 500 Companies Have No Women on Boards
Among Standard and Poor’s list of top 500 companies, 29 do not have a single woman on their board of directors or among their highest-paid officers. The 29 companies represent a diverse range of industries. However, it is noteworthy that … Continue reading
Filed under Equality
What We’re Reading: Title IX
Title IX, a law which requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding passed 39 years ago. However its promise has not been completely fulfilled, even four decades later. Here are some of … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Equality, Sports, Title IX, What We're Reading
Women in Academia
Bestcollegesonline.com recently published a list of “15 Incredibly Inspiring Women in Academia.” The list includes such notable women as Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, and Judith Butler. Included in the list are brief biographical notes about the women’s respective accomplishments and … Continue reading
Sexual Misconduct at Yale Highlights Negligence for Women’s Protection
The New York Times recently published an article on sexual misconduct at Yale. The article speaks on the growing concern for the amount of sexual misconduct on the campus. Suddenly, however, these episodes have the campus in a state of … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Equality, Sexual harassment, Title IX
MIT Reform Brings Progress to Women in Academia, Highlights Societal Stereotypes
The New York Times recently published an article that raised the issue of women in academia, and how MIT has led the charge for increased female representation. The article highlights the progress, but it also calls attention to some unintended … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Employment, Equal pay, Equality
WLP Signs Onto Amicus Brief for Female Walmart Employees
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear a sex discrimination case brought against the largest private employer in the states. Although Walmart v. Dukes began with a small group of female workers, it has since grown into a … Continue reading
Filed under Employment, Equal pay, Equality
Pittsburgh U.S. Attorney’s Office Opens New Civil Rights Section as Sex Discrimination Suit Filed Against Local Firm
On Tuesday, December 7, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Pittsburgh launched a civil rights section. According to the Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh’s is the newest of about a dozen federal prosecution offices nationwide to open a section dedicated exclusively to civil rights … Continue reading
Filed under Employment, Equal pay, Equality, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
