Women in STEM and the Power of Mass Media
When trying to understand why science, tech, engineering, and math remain so male-dominated, it’s necessary to examine how we interact with them through culture.
Monica McWilliams on Women Contributing to Peace in Northern Ireland and Beyond
The academic and former peace negotiator talks about her journey navigating politics and sexism, what has evolved in how women are viewed during conflicts, and what lessons we can draw from the past.
Hazel Malapit on the Gender-Climate-Food Security Nexus
The International Food Policy Research Institute researcher tells us about why gender equality matters for food security, the need for collecting the “right data,” and her COP28 expectations.
Why Universal Childcare Makes “Economic Sense”
A study by Economist Impact has found investing in childcare is not only urgent for the people involved, but also “fiscally responsible.” It could lead to GDP growth between 0.2 to 1.09% per year.
Reporting on the Gender Pay Gap: Cutting Through the White Noise
Claudia Goldin won’t be making history with Nobel prizes every few weeks, and Equal Pay Day is just once a year. We need more thorough and continuous coverage of the gender pay gap.
