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It’s the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act. There are still huge gaps in federal policy.
6 Women-Directed Films You Need to See This Awards Season
Radhika Seth /
Vogue
Six women-directed films to watch and support this awards season.
The mounting, undeniable Me Too backlash
Constance Grady /
VOX
How Susan Faludi’s feminist classic predicted this moment.
7 Small Ways to Be a More Inclusive Colleague
Nikita and Grace Lordan /
Harvard Business Review
#3 Use gender-inclusive language. Research has shown that using gender-inclusive language at work is associated with better well-being for employees who identify as LGBTQ, so ensure that the language you use is gender-neutral. For example, using “people” instead of “guys” can make everyone feel included.
Ukraine war: attitudes to women in the military are changing as thousands serve on front lines
Jennifer Mathers and Anna Kvit /
The Conversation
Ukraine is a country with strong patriarchal traditions, especially in the defence sector. But Ukraine’s women soldiers are increasingly being accepted by Ukrainian society and the country’s political leadership during this war.
How To Introduce Pay Transparency To Help Close The Gender Pay Gap
Lynn Marie Finn /
Forbes
Salary transparency benefits all workers, but it is especially important for women, as they experience the largest wage gap.
“Thank you to all of the pioneers who originate culture, to all of the fallen angels whose contributions have gone unrecognized for far too long. This is a celebration for you.”
‘Am I useless now?’ Aging women in the workforce face a crisis of confidence and experts say they simply deserve more
Alexa Mikhail /
Fortune
Menopause affects women’s mental and physical health, leading many to fear for their jobs if they can’t perform to the same caliber expected of them. Its far-reaching and complex impact on women’s lives stems from not only the stigma around it, but the ageism affecting older women more directly.