Films by Women Generate Higher Returns, Yet Budgets Still Favour Men
Some of the biggest films of recent years – from Avatar: The Way of Water and Jurassic World to Barbie – were co-directed or co-written…
gender studies
When Social Reform Meets the Marketplace: The Case of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has influenced not only public attitudes towards sexual misconduct but also consumer spending. New research from the University of Arizona suggests that…
Accelerator Programmes Falling Short for Women Entrepreneurs, Research Suggests
Accelerator programmes are often promoted as powerful springboards for entrepreneurs, offering mentorship, training, and the skills needed to drive ventures towards success. In principle, they…
Is Workplace Gender Equality Losing Momentum?
New research published in The Economic and Labour Relations Review shows that gender equality at work remains far from achieved, with women around the world…
Participation in English-language science journals is limited by gender, language, and income disparities
Women, non-native English speakers, and scientists from lower-income countries are publishing significantly fewer English-language peer-reviewed articles than men, native English speakers, and researchers based in…
Empowered Women on Corporate Boards Foster Safer Work Environments
The role of a board director has long been considered one of the most prestigious and influential positions in corporate America. Yet, it has also…
Study Uncovers Gender Disparities in Views on Economic Security and Social Safeguards Globally
Gender disparities in social and economic outcomes are recognized across many nations; however, less is known about the differential perceptions of financial security and social…
Concerns Over Masculinity Hinder Forgiveness Among Coworkers
Forgiveness paves the way for moving forward and establishing a groundwork for a more promising future. In professional environments, cultivating a culture of forgiveness can…
Study Reveals Potential Hidden Costs of Return-to-Work Programs for Women
Researchers investigated the experiences of professional women re-entering the workforce after taking time off for family reasons, focusing on employer-sponsored returner programmes designed to facilitate…
Events such as pandemics or financial crashes have the potential to impede advancements in gender diversity within boardrooms
The study unveiled a concerning pattern: significant external upheavals like the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) instigated a notable decline in the representation of women…
Startup financing gender gaps are larger in societies with higher levels of women’s empowerment
Commercial bankers play a crucial role in providing the capital necessary for business operations and growth. However, a pervasive gender bias results in women more…
Equalising rewards for women to match those of men could narrow the wage disparity
The challenge of bridging the gender gap in representation and remuneration within STEM fields, particularly computer science, extends beyond merely increasing the number of women…