The Interview
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.
Careers
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.
World
Long before North Korea signaled its next leader might be female, its women were quietly making change.
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In honor of National Poetry Month, we asked Persistent contributors to share their favorite poems.
Research shows that boys' reading drops during school closures and holidays, while girls’ remains steady.
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.
New research finds that limiting nondisclosure agreements is linked to a drop in female hiring—especially at smaller firms with less HR infrastructure.
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!
A completely candid, unapologetic conversation about caring for elder parents. You’re welcome.
Women are still making 81 cents for every dollar men make (and that’s not even the full story).
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…
Stress levels are worst among women, caregivers, younger workers and LGBTQ+ employees, a new study shows.
Even with an ever-growing to-read pile of new books on our bedside tables, these favorites have a hold on us.
Amanda Holden’s new book ‘How To Be a Rich Old Lady’ unpacks perpetually confusing financial concepts.
According to new time use data, women are still doing the lion’s share of housework and caregiving, while men are spending more time at work and relaxing.