Careers
What Six Decades of Research Reveals About Women in Leadership
For 60 years, researchers have tracked attitudes toward female leaders. The latest findings suggest that beneath the undeniable progress lies a more troubling reality.
Josie Cox
Josie Cox is a journalist, author, broadcaster and public speaker. Her book, “WOMEN MONEY POWER: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality,” was released in 2024.
Careers
In Germany, Gender Quotas Changed Who Sat in the Boardroom — But Not Who Held the Power
While Germany's policy to boost the number of women in boardrooms increased female executives, it left the corporate leadership structure untouched.
Relationships
The Problem Was Never Women's Paychecks
A new study challenges one of the most common explanations for why heterosexual relationships are more likely to end when the woman becomes the primary breadwinner.
Forgotten Feminists
The Oldest Woman Ever to Fly to Space
Wally Funk, who was barred from becoming a NASA astronaut in the 1960s despite passing every test, finally flew to space at age 82.
Work and Money
Does Your Boss Want You Back in the Office?
New research suggests leaders with stronger narcissistic traits are more likely to oppose remote work.
Business
What JPMorgan's CEO Race Says About Women on Wall Street
Seven years ago, it seemed possible Jamie Dimon's successor would be a woman. Today, it’s a different story.
Sport
No Soccer For You! Argentine Parents Behind on Child Support May Be Barred From FIFA Matches
Buenos Aires wants thousands of parents who owe child support barred from World Cup games.
Careers
What If Women Aren't Actually Worse Negotiators?
A new study challenges one of the most persistent explanations for the gender pay gap — and suggests we've been measuring negotiation success all wrong.
AI
The AI Gender Gap Is Narrowing. But the Hard Work Is Still Ahead.
Women have caught up with men when it comes to trying AI, but research shows there’s still a big gap when it comes to confidence, trust and perceived value.
Careers
Work-Life Balance Isn't the Problem Anymore
The real challenge for modern parents isn't managing their time. It's reclaiming the boundaries that have vanished.
Social Media
A Social Media Ban Won't Save Our Children. It Could Still be the Right Move.
Britain's proposed restrictions on under-16s acknowledge that the status quo has failed. The real test, however, will be whether governments can force technology companies to change.
Sport
Women Have Always Dominated U.S. Soccer. Why Is No One Talking About It?
Women's soccer has never been an alternative version of the sport. It has always been the sport.
Film and TV
Wim Wenders Was Decades Late. His Apology Still Matters.
The director's acknowledgment of his failure to protect a 13-year-old actress 50 years ago cannot undo the past. But it offers an example of what genuine accountability can look like.
Forgotten Feminists
America's First Supermodel, Buried Without a Name
In the early 20th century, Audrey Munson was the face of beauty, virtue, and nationhood. Then America discarded her.
Sport
FIFA is Trying to Tackle Women's Soccer's Biggest Blind Spot
The governing body says much of the research used to train and protect athletes is still based on men
Careers
The Bonus Gap You Can't See
New research suggests male leaders are rewarded for both outcomes and perceived intentions, while women are judged primarily on measurable performance.