Imagine going through your day without access to clean, safe water in your home for drinking, cooking, washing, or bathing whenever you need it. According … Women carry more than their fair share of the world’s waterRead more
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Dads are often having fun while moms work around the house
For the first time, researchers have evidence of exactly what dads are doing while moms are taking care of housework or tending to their child. … Dads are often having fun while moms work around the houseRead more
Flint water killed unborn babies
The city of Flint saw fewer pregnancies, and a higher number of fetal deaths, during the period women and their fetuses were exposed to high … Flint water killed unborn babiesRead more
Native American women have the highest rate of poverty
According to the American Association of University Women, AAUW, Native American women are discriminated based on gender and race, which increases the already staggering pay … Native American women have the highest rate of povertyRead more
The Battle Over What It Means to Be Female
Patriarchy, across the globe, plagues humankind. In some regions female fetuses often are aborted because they are considered less valuable than male fetuses. Girls are … The Battle Over What It Means to Be FemaleRead more
More Than 1,600 Women Murdered by Men in One Year in US
More than 1,600 women were murdered by men in 2015 and the most common weapon used was a gun, according to the new Violence Policy … More Than 1,600 Women Murdered by Men in One Year in USRead more
Google ‘segregates’ women into lower-paying jobs
Google systematically pays women less than men doing similar work, according to a class action-lawsuit accusing the technology company of denying promotions and career opportunities … Google ‘segregates’ women into lower-paying jobsRead more
Exploitation of women still rampant worldwide
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India fails to protect property rights of indigenous and rural women
In what could be a wake-up call to global conservation efforts, a new report by the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) says that legal protections … India fails to protect property rights of indigenous and rural womenRead more