Where are all the Women and Men: How gender inequality affects us all.
Advancing gender equality through insights, imagination and inspiration.
Join UsThese women are working to change stereotypes in the male-dominated world of magic
Kenneth Dickerman /
The Washington Post
“Magic used to be just for men. For many centuries, women who showed any interest in it were viewed as witches, which could lead to a quick death sentence. Men, on the other hand, could become very famous practicing sorcery, as it was one of the most appreciated forms of entertainment"
Oscars 2020: Natalie Portman dons cape with names of snubbed female directors
Lindsey Kupfer /
Page Six
“I wanted to recognize the women who were not recognized for their incredible work this year, subtle way,” she told a group of reporters on the red carpet.
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Improving gender balance in FTSE Leadership November 2019
Three new studies examined the state of films led by performers who aren’t white and male.
The Oscars again snubbed female directors. But women producers had a record year
Ryan Faughnder /
Los Angeles Times
For the second year in a row, no women were nominated for best director at the Oscars. Female directors were also shut out of the BAFTA nods, helping prompt a widespread backlash and soul searching within the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Not just jobs for the boys: the women working in male-dominated sectors
Ellen Manning /
The Guardian
Industries that have been traditionally populated by male workers are making a concerted effort to attract more women into their workforces, but are they going far enouugh?