In the past 50 years, women have come a long way in breaking into many traditionally-male fields. But the construction industry is still lagging behind.

"We’re frequently faced with the suggestion that perhaps we might have “misunderstood” what a boy said, or met with the idea that he “didn’t mean it that way.” According to a study conducted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, these responses—ones that minimize, undercut and excuse objectifying behaviors—teach young girls to dismiss their hurt by normalizing and underestimating the seriousness of such incidents."

Nearly 60-percent of women support impeachment—but less than half of men do. Recent polling makes one thing abundantly clear: women are driving public opinion.

Until we learn to truly trust the people giving birth to know what’s best for themselves and their babies, we will continue to spend more healthcare dollars per person than any other country—while killing and traumatizing increasing numbers of parents through ignorance.

What messages are we sending to young men and boys when we reinforce this narrative about what is and is not acceptable? Is it the message we want to be sending as we strive toward a more gender equitable world?

Over 50 years after the signing of the Equal Pay Act, the gender pay gap remains too wide—and it’s more recently become fodder for dinner table conversation across the country. But in the era of #MeToo, the Women’s Marches and the pink wave, it’s time to take conversations about sexism and gender disparities even further.

Bollywood cinema has come a long way from misogynist, one-dimensional, racialized portrayals of women and feminism that was typical in decades past. Thanks to new age filmmakers and brilliant actors and actresses willing to take risks, these film industry outliers push audiences beyond their comfort zone.

Giving circles bring people together to practice collective philanthropy. In the same spirit, representatives of giving circles and giving circle networks across the U.S. are now convening to build power. And women are leading the conversation.

“Every American should learn the complete story and the integral role women have played in shaping our country.”

Many young women feel the need to coach themselves through moments where they are asking for things from others, no matter how small, because being “demanding like that” makes them feel less likeable and less loveable. “Shrill” shows them otherwise.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in December that universities must investigate and take action on anonymous, online sexual harassment and threats—it’s the first appellate court in the country to do so.