News tagged with equal pay act

Gender-based pay gaps among US faculty

Before the Equal Pay Act of 1963 was signed into law by President Kennedy, women earned about fifty percent less than men. Nationally, women still earn an average of thirty percent less than men regardless of education, choice ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 10, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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How to avoid a global food crisis

The world faces a major challenge in the coming decades as global food demand is poised for unprecedented growth.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Even poorer families in India increasingly opt for private schools

(Phys.org) -- A study examining children's schooling in Andhra Pradesh, India, has revealed a dramatic rise in the number of parents opting for fee-paying private schools over state-funded government schools. ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Colors burst into contemporary architecture

White stopped being the official colour of architecture a while ago. New buildings have now been transformed and fragmented and they display movement and innovation thanks to the versatility of colour. This ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research shows that mormons are generous and active in helping others

When it comes to being generous with time and money, Americans who are not Mormons can learn from Americans who are.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (12) | comments 4

Futuristic cars are coming faster than you think

Cars that drive themselves are not just the stuff of sci-fi movies. The technology is real, the cars can now drive legally and the debate is starting on whether society is better off when software is behind the wheel.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 13, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (30) | comments 26

Violent relationships likely detrimental to good parenting

Couples who are married or living together will probably have more trouble parenting as a team if they have been violent toward one another during pregnancy, according to a team of psychologists.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Credit card use depends on what you know -- and what you think you know

To manage credit cards efficiently, it goes without saying that it's important to have a firm understanding of finance. But equally important to good credit-card practices is what you think you know about finance, a national ...

Technology / Internet

created Dec 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds social networks promote cooperation, discourage selfishness

It turns out nice guys can finish first, and David Rand has the evidence to prove it.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (7) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

SF cell shutdown: Safety issue, or hint of Orwell? (Update)

(AP) -- An illegal, Orwellian violation of free-speech rights? Or just a smart tactic to protect train passengers from rowdy would-be demonstrators during a busy evening commute?

Technology / Telecom

created Aug 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7

Don't (always) talk to your neighbor

Conventional wisdom among managers holds that employees helping each other can only be good for a company. Accordingly, firms spend money, time and effort to promote what’s known as "knowledge transfer." ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jul 11, 2011 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (10) | comments 1 | with audio podcast


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