Tech companies not hiring blacks despite ownership rates
African-Americans are among the top owners of mobile devices, but aren't being considered when it's time for social media and technology companies to hire.
Business
May 4, 2018
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California judge dismisses lawsuit over Google's pay to women, but it could be refiled
A lawsuit by three female former Google employees claiming that the company paid women less than men has been dismissed, but may reappear in a different form.
Business
Dec 7, 2017
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CEOs are hindering LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace
Global acceptance of homosexuality has risen over the past two decades to 72 percent in 2019 from 51 percent in 2002. Despite this, a report from last year found that majority of American LGBTQ+ workers have faced job discrimination.
Social Sciences
Apr 28, 2022
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Gender assumptions harm progress on climate adaption and resilience
Scientists say outdated assumptions around gender continue to hinder effective and fair policymaking and action for climate mitigation and adaptation.
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2021
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Planning system in England is perpetuating racial inequality
New research published by the Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) based at Heriot-Watt University has found that the planning process in England is reinforcing racial inequality, despite having ...
Social Sciences
Aug 23, 2021
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Inequity takes a toll on your gut microbes, too
People worry about having access to clean water, power, health care and healthy foods because they are essential for survival. But do they ever think about their access to microbes?
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 4, 2019
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At work, women and people of color still have not broken the glass ceiling
Did you notice the race of your barista this morning? What about the sex of your mechanic?
Social Sciences
Apr 29, 2019
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Addressing gender inequalities in research through institutional change
Gender equality and inclusion are key metrics by which performance is measured in industry today. Research is no exception. While there is no quick fix to eliminating gender disparities, the EU has identified the structural ...
Social Sciences
Mar 16, 2022
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New generation of working parents demand a better deal on shared parental leave
Despite widespread belief that men should be as involved as women in all aspects of childcare, they are both still largely playing traditional gender roles when looking after children, according to a new report from Business ...
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2018
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Charting gender's 'incomplete revolution'
A major survey of gender inequality in contemporary society has found lingering echoes of old-fashioned, "male breadwinner" values, but also evidence that men are happier when they do their fair share of household chores.
Social Sciences
Jun 27, 2012
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