Leave policies can disadvantage women in tough times
Female employees with access to family leave policies bear the brunt of economic downturns, according to a new study.
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How studying trends in human lifespans can measure progress in addressing inequality
People are living longer lives compared to previous generations but, over the last few decades, there has been a hidden shift—they are passing away at increasingly similar ages.
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Half our colleagues suffer pain and discomfort from periods—but they're still a taboo subject at work
Have you ever felt sick at work? Perhaps you had food poisoning or the flu. Your belly hurt, or you felt tired, making it hard to concentrate and be productive.
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Study: Sharing household chores can lead to income gains
Married women in patriarchal societies become more socially and financially independent when they participate in counseling with their spouses aimed at breaking gender norms, according to new research from a University of ...
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South Korean marginalized communities developed 'disaster subculture' living through extreme climate events, study finds
Locations around the globe are experiencing climate disasters on a regular basis. But some of the most marginalized populations experience disasters so often it has come to be normalized.
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Apr 23, 2024
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Missing identity options on forms can prompt anger, reduce belonging
Being asked to provide demographic information in official forms such as job applications—but finding one's own identity group missing from demographic options provided—can signal a low likelihood of belonging in a given ...
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Apr 23, 2024
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Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand how a family CEO pays off
From Hermes to Smuckers to the fictional Waystar Royco of HBO's "Succession," family businesses often choose their CEOs from the ranks of kin. But is this a good business decision? As researchers who study entrepreneurship ...
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Apr 23, 2024
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A harmonious solution to career success for overqualified employees
Overqualified employees can fulfill their career potential if they have the right passion for their work, according to new research by The University of Western Australia.
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Apr 23, 2024
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Research investigates whether electing progressive US prosecutors leads to increased crime
In the United States, the number of so-called progressive prosecutors focused on criminal justice reform has risen, but few studies have addressed the relation between these prosecutors' policies and crime rates. In a new ...
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Apr 22, 2024
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Sibling contact with criminal legal system is harmful to children and families, study finds
Criminal legal system contact has emerged as a key event for understanding family life, childhood well-being, and patterns of inequality. Scholars have found many problems for families that are linked to mass criminalization ...
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