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Is 'macho culture' putting women off data science jobs?
New research suggests women are put off my competitive work environments and hiring practices.
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Human Rights
Slavery is still legal in 94 countries - how can we change that?
Historic laws that allowed slavery have been scrapped worldwide, but in many countries it hasn't been explicitly criminalised.
Gender Parity
UK firms urged to act on domestic abuse as female murder cases rise
Women's charities and an employers' network have called on businesses to do more to support workers suffering from domestic abuse.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Green transport set to overtake cars in world's major cities by 2030
A new study suggests the drive to sustainable transport in the world's cities is well underway.
Arts and Culture
Will first trans hero mark a new era for LGBT+ roles in video games?
'Tell Me Why' will feature first playable trans hero of a major video game.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Culture
When you make an in-game purchase, do you ‘own’ it? If not, who does?
Nearly half of video games include in-game purchase options, fuelling a spending spree on virtual goods and a debate on what property rights are held over the digital assets
Gender Parity
Tolerance towards LGBT+ people seen rising globally
Iceland was named as the most tolerant country towards LGBT+ people, while Tajikistan was in last place.
Gender Parity
UK urged to give women right to know what male colleagues earn
Lack of transparency over salaries means many women struggle to know when they are being underpaid or to raise a legal challenge when the law is broken.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Actor Emma Watson says she's 'self-partnered' in response to stigma around being single
"If you have not built a home, if you do not have a husband, if you do not have a baby, and you are turning 30, and you're not in some incredibly secure, stable place in your career ... T...
Gender Parity
Over 50% of British women have suffered sexual harassment while at work or place of study - so why is it still going unreported?
Women still fear they will pay their price for harassment instead of their abusers, leading to questions over the impact of the #MeToo social media campaign.
Gender Parity
Women are four times more likely to be shown undressed in films than men
Nearly a third of powerful female characters were shown wearing revealing clothing compared to less than 10% of similar male characters, a study of the film industry has found.
Gender Parity
Ms Monopoly board game sees women players get paid more
Ms Monopoly by Hasbro gives female players a boost with a higher payout to start investing at the beginning of the game, plus a higher payout every time they pass Go.
Global Health
Margaret Atwood has published the sequel to 'Handmaid’s Tale' – and it’s come at the right time
Atwood did not plan on writing a sequel, but moves to limit women’s reproductive rights spurred her on to publish The Testaments. The book has been hailed a 'touchstone for feminist campa...
Gender Parity
Bosses who do not believe in gender bias seen hiring fewer women
Training hiring managers about sexist discrimination in the workplace could be a key factor in overcoming it and a step closer towards gender equality.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Poor air quality leads to depression and bipolar disorder, study finds
The link between air pollution and our physical health is well established, but now researchers say it's also linked to a higher risk of mental illnesses.