Women have made strides beyond belief in the past century, and it's safe to say that there is really no job a man can hold that a woman cannot, anymore. In 2006, of the 118 million women in the U.S. ages 16 and older, 70 million of them...
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Women have made strides beyond belief in the past century, and it's safe to say that there is really no job a man can hold that a woman cannot, anymore. In 2006, of the 118 million women in the U.S. ages 16 and older, 70 million of them (almost 60%) were either working or looking for work. Yet, as of last year also, women still make only 77 cents on the dollar of what men make. Here's a sad fact: in 2006, only 15.6 percent of the Fortune 500 companies' corporate officers were women, and only 14.6 of their board directors.
Editor's Note: Joint Statement submitted to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, 53rd session, 2-13 March 2009. New York by Education International (EI), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and Public Services International (PSI), non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. The respect of women’s reproductive rights, the access to appropriate health care gives protection to the spread of the pandemic which is the trigger for... Read Full Story
The idea of gender budgeting seems to make a lot of sense. It is painfully obvious in many under-developed nations women hold very little, if any, economic power. By looking beyond the surface of third world issues such as poverty, malnutrition, and disease, it is evident that women and children are not given equal opportunity to men. Through various research it has been shown that women are more likely to spend money on food, healthcare, and education than their male counterparts, therefore... Read Full Story
The newest study from the Families and Work Institute provides data that seems to be great news in the area of women and the workplace. I, however, am not as optimistic as the tone of the press release below. While I feel that this new data is a step in the right direction, I would like to see a multitude of studies producing the same results before I am swayed into believing that there has been real progress in the public's opinion of gender roles. NEW STUDY SHOWS SIGNIFICANT AND SURPRISING... Read Full Story
April 28, 2009 is Equal Pay Day sponsored by the National Committee on Pay Equity. Currently there is action taking place in congress and on the state level to try to create equal pay for equal work in the United States. In Congress: The Paycheck Fairness Act, sponsored by Senator Clinton and Representative DeLauro aims to strengthen court penalties for equal pay violations. The bill also would prohibit retaliation against workers who inquire about or disclose information on employer wage... Read Full Story
Did you know that March 8th is International Women's Day? Events actually occur around the world in honor of women for the entire month of March. More than 60 countries participate, and in many countries March 8th is a national holiday. Please check out the official website of International Women's Day as it is a great resource for facts, articles, and events. http://www.internationalwomensday.com/facts.asp is a great source for facts about gender. Read Full Story
Did you know that March 8th is International Women's Day? Events actually occur around the world in honor of women for the entire month of March. More than 60 countries participate, and in many countries March 8th is a national holiday. Please check out the official website of International Women's Day as it is a great resource for facts, articles, and events. http://www.internationalwomensday.com/facts.asp is a great source for facts about gender. Read Full Story
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ____________________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release March 11, 2009 EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - ESTABLISHING A WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON WOMEN AND GIRLS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order as follows: Section 1. Policy. Over the past generation, our society has made... Read Full Story
MARCH 11, 2009, 3:16 PM Obama’s Council on Women and Girls By LISA BELKIN President Obama has just signed an executive order establishing the “White House Council on Women and Girls.” The purpose of the new group “is to ensure that American women and girls are treated fairly in all matters of public policy,” he said at the signing. “Our progress in these areas is an important measure of whether we are truly fulfilling the promise of our democracy for all our people.” He defined those areas... Read Full Story
New Report Shows Global Gender Pay Gap Bigger Than Previously Thought Study also covers the impact of the economic crisis on women's jobs and incomes and reveals costs of violence against women Brussels, 5 March 2009 (ITUC OnLine): A new report released by the ITUC for March 8, International Women's Day, has revealed that the pay gap between men and women worldwide may be much higher than official government figures. The report, "Gender (in)Equality in the Labour Market", is based on survey... Read Full Story
From: lazlosbasement.com ‘Deal Or No Deal’ suitcase models enjoy a hefty paycheck. Who says women don’t earn as much money as men ? Oh, right. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average pay gap by gender according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2005 Well, not to worry ladies. Sure, you might be facing an extra rough couple of years financially, but take heart! There is always a way to boost your income right up into (or at least near) the men's bracket… just get pretty ! While... Read Full Story
