Gender Equality Related Content
Study says men have “major influence” on workplace gender equality
The study, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, finds that men can have major influence on workplace gender equality - if they appear to support women, they can change dynamics of hostility and isolation.
Scientists say women faced food insecurity during India’s lockdown
The study, published in Economia Politica, finds that the Indian COVID lockdown led to women facing greater food insecurity - due to fluctuations in food prices and pre-existing social issues.
One third of US parents still believe boys are better at sports
Even at the Olympics in 2021, women and girls are oversexualised when competing and face significant obstacles - now, researchers say that even one third of parents believe that boys are better at sports.
Study says 75% of sexual assault survivors have PTSD, one month later
The University of Washington team explain that while most sexual assault survivors have PTSD one month after the attack - it is common to feel better within three months.
UK Government expands stop and search powers for police
According to the new crime strategy, police will have increased stop and search powers - while general offenders will be made to clean public streets so "justice is seen to be done".
Study finds 97% of women in Africa will work with HIV prevention methods
The REACH study found that 97% of women and girls in Uganda, South Africa and Zimbabwe are happy to work with HIV prevention methods - globally, half of all people living with HIV are women.
Stress hormone decreases when women speak to female friends
Scientists found that the stress hormone in women decreases when they speak to their female friends - supporting the 'tend-and-befriend' hypothesis.
Science should be for everyone
Open Access Government take a look at the British Science Association’s work to foster inclusivity in science, creating community cohesion and engagement.
Female health & wellness should be a priority as the NHS rebuilds following COVID-19
FemTechLab brings together experts to discusses why female health and wellness should be a top priority as the National Health Service (NHS) rebuilds following COVID-19.
Women as warriors: The impact of coevolving informatics
Chris Girard, Associate Professor at Florida International University illustrates how the pre-existing cultural signals shaping gendered barriers are being transformed by coevolving informatics and women in the digital-era military.
REACT study: Women in UK have higher chance of long COVID
New data from the ongoing REACT study found that over two million people in the UK are known to have experienced long COVID.
How AI is levelling the playing field when it comes to gender and healthcare
Charles Taylor, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at HeartFlow, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to fix the gender disparities in healthcare.
Women in Engineering Day: How has the pandemic impacted gender diversity?
To mark International Women in Engineering Day 2021, several senior tech execs discuss how the pandemic has impacted gender diversity in the industry.
Gen Z female entrepreneurship is vital to UK economy
Sharon Davies, CEO of Young Enterprise, discusses how unleashing the untapped potential of female entrepreneurship in Generation Z is vital to the UK’s economic recovery.
Scientists say COVID has worst impact on mental health of teenage girls
Scientists analysed 59,000 Icelandic adolescents to understand the psychological impact of COVID-19 - now, they say the pandemic has significantly harmed the mental health of teenage girls.
New data finds 1.6% of UK rape cases lead to charges
The Guardian revealed new data analysis of the Home Office figures on crime, finding that only 1.6% of UK rape cases led to charges in 2020 - which is 843 out of 52,210.
Why do we need gender inclusive institutions?
Assistant Professor Rachel Brulé, Global Development Policy at Boston University, says that COVID exposed existing inequalities and explains why gender inclusive institutions can help.
Scientists find Black women four times likelier to die of COVID
Researchers at Harvard University found that Black women are four times more likely to die of COVID than white men - the data also revealed that Black women are three times more likely to die of the virus than Asian men.
Birth control creates higher risk of blood clots than AstraZeneca vaccine
Currently, several EU countries are suspending use of the AstraZeneca vaccine due to reports of blood clot risks - in response, people are speaking out about the higher risk of blood clots posed by contraceptive pills used globally.
Horizon Europe applicants must show gender equality plan to get funding
From 2022, Horizon Europe funding applications by public bodies, research organisations and higher education institutions will only be considered if they have a gender equality plan.