Employment Archives – Page 8 of 57

Lawmaker’s VAWA Slight Sparks Online Ire

By Victoria Fitzgerald ● Crime & Law ● February 21, 2013

Tennessee Republican Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. has sparked a surge of internet outrage after he told reporters this week that men can handle violence “a little better than a lot of women.’

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There’s Still a Gap in Who’s Minding Your Money

By Carol Khouri ● Employment ● January 30, 2013

Women’s work force participation and entrepreneurship are both roaring ahead. But while these gaps are closing, women still have a big problem with financial planning. Let’s resolve to change this in 2013.

Young Female Workers Fight Stats on Poverty, Debt

By Maggie Freleng ● Commentary ● December 10, 2012

If you’re working at Burger King, 22, and have three children, you don’t make enough. You’re part of a low-wage work force that is predominantly female and–as of a few months ago–starting to protest.

Women Mark Historic Gains in 2012 Election

By Maggie Freleng ● Employment ● November 7, 2012

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(WOMENSENEWS)–Last night’s Nov. 6 election showed the rising might of women both as voters and as candidates.

Millions Goes to Girls; Taliban Shoots Teen

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● October 12, 2012

Credit: Ontario Women’s Directorate on Flickr under CC 2.0

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Mariane Pearl Reflects on Launch of Intl Girls’ Day

By Amy Lieberman ● Employment ● October 10, 2012

Mariane Pearl, an internationally-known journalist, is a leading figure in the first ever celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child. In an interview, the 45-year-old mother of one spotlights education as the most important goal.

Fat Acceptance Makes for Happier Sex Lives

By Amy Littlefield ● Employment ● October 5, 2012

Lady Gaga has launched a “body revolution,” while a Wisconsin news anchor shoots back at a fatphobic bully. In line with that, a researcher in Texas says that when fat women practice self-acceptance it can lead to a more enjoy-able sex life.

‘Grass Ceiling’ Overhangs Surge in Female Farmers

By Maurice Hladik ● Employment ● September 20, 2012

Female farmers are very quietly gaining ground and causing what might be the biggest, quietest shakeup of a male-dominated industry. But a “grass ceiling” limits their government and financial supports.

Doula Comeback Tied to Gaps in Modern Birth Care

By Miriam Zoila Perez ● Arts & Culture ● August 18, 2012

Miriam Zoila Pérez charts and interprets the stunning rise in the popularity of trained childbirth attendants in this excerpt from her book “The Radical Doula Guide.” As childbirth became medicalized, family members could no longer carry the load themselves.

Mayers’ Yahoo News Stirs Up the Blogosphere

By Samantha Kimmey ● Employment ● July 18, 2012

Yahoo’s naming of engineer Marissa Mayers – who is six months pregnant — as the company’s next CEO, has spurred bloggers to offer praise and warnings. Some worry the appointment is high-risk and could cloud the way for other aspiring female execs.