Who Benefits From Working From Home? It Depends

New research shows men and women experienced working from home very differently before — and after — the pandemic.

People Were Calling Me an Economist. And I Was Like, ‘Am I?’

In her book “The Double Tax,” the economist Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman explains why Black women pay more for their hair products and their homes, get paid less at work, and are underestimated at every turn.

The Motherhood Penalty Hits Women’s Academic Careers Hard, According to a New Study

Women are 29% less likely to remain at universities eight years after having a first child, with lasting impacts on pay, tenure and research output, a large Danish study has found.

In Kitchens, Markets and Homes—A Resourceful Feminism Emerges in North Korea

Long before North Korea signaled its next leader might be female, its women were quietly making change.

Poems And Poets That Will Touch Your Heart and Expand Your Thinking

In honor of National Poetry Month, we asked Persistent contributors to share their favorite poems.

When School’s Out, Girls Keep Reading. Boys Don’t.

Research shows that boys' reading drops during school closures and holidays, while girls’ remains steady.

I Was Raised to Be a 'Good Ghanaian Girl.' A Dive Into African Cultural History Set me Free

I was raised to be a good girl, which meant marrying a man and being a good wife and mother. I’m giving my daughter a different legacy.

Banning NDAs May Be Backfiring For Women Hoping to be Hired by Startups

New research finds that limiting nondisclosure agreements is linked to a drop in female hiring—especially at smaller firms with less HR infrastructure.

The Passion Projects And Side Hustles We’re Most Proud Of

It’s time for a little self-promotion! These are the projects, products, podcasts and more created by The Persistent contributors. We think you’ll love them!

When It Comes to Caregiving, Acknowledge the Overwhelm

A completely candid, unapologetic conversation about caring for elder parents. You’re welcome.

March 26 Marks Equal Pay Day for Women in the U.S.

Women are still making 81 cents for every dollar men make (and that’s not even the full story).

The Women Bringing Witchcraft Into the Workplace

A growing cadre of career consultants, creative agencies and entrepreneurs are using witchy “dark arts” like Tarot cards and crystals to help their clients fulfill their dreams/find their focus…