Australia has gone backwards in global gender parity rankings, with even universities, which should be leading the way, failing on this front. But women are now saying enough is enough.
An analysis of data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has found the gender gap in maths tests increased where papers contained more multiple choice questions.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson on budget day: well-being for all?
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You might expect progressive policies in our universities, but a parental leave system of primary and secondary caregivers – the first 93% women, the second 96% men – perpetuates the gender gap.
Flexible arrangements might help women maintain a work-life balance, but can also weaken their position in the labour market and lose them earnings in the long term.
Women who work outside the home in Papua New Guinea often continue shouldering the same domestic and child care responsibilities as before.
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While enrolments for men over the age of 25 increased, numbers fell for women in this age group. A likely reason for the difference is caring responsibilities, which increased during the pandemic.
A strong identity as a scientist is crucial for girls to succeed in STEM fields such as computer science. Are educators recognizing and rewarding the right behaviors?
Teaching loads, family responsibilities and lack of research resources and mentors have hampered the progress of women in universities. And when the pandemic hit, it made the situation worse.
Studies show women are perfectly capable of getting the job done.
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On average, mothers did two hours of childcare for every one hour done by fathers during lockdown. Will that change once children are all back in school?
Women farmers say they face sexism and dismissiveness, and are expected to juggle farm work with caregiving.
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New research suggests women farmers face significant challenges mostly due to stereotypes, sexism and women’s disproportionate responsibility for domestic and caregiving work.
Indonesia’s House of Representatives has repeatedly failed to pass the anti-sexual violence bill into law.
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When women have to spend hours getting water for their families, it comes at the expense of their incomes and their other contributions to their communities.
Equity-based awards can form a large part of an employee’s overall pay. A new report shines a light on how women are being left behind when it comes to stocks and options.