The hottest Gender Equality Substack posts right now

Efforts to promote diversity in academia sometimes lead to exclusion of white males
Women now receive more doctoral degrees than men in the US
There is a growing gender gap in college enrollment and graduation rates

Men and women have different physical capacities due to biological differences.
Separate men's and women's divisions in sports exist because of these differences.
Allowing individuals to self-assign their sex in sports can lead to unfair competition and cheating.

AA has a significant patriarchy problem that it refuses to address, with outdated literature and a lack of inclusivity for women, queer, and trans individuals.
Many women in AA experience retraumatization due to the organization's failure to prioritize their needs and voices, which can hinder their recovery process.
Despite calls for change and revisions to make AA more inclusive, the governing body continues to dismiss the importance of addressing gender biases and implementing necessary updates.

There is a gender pay gap, with women earning less, especially in high-income countries.
The gender wage gap narrows when factors like education and work experience are considered.
Motherhood and domestic responsibilities contribute significantly to the gender pay gap.

Pre-Crastination is completing trivial tasks urgently for a false sense of accomplishment, a different way of irrational behavior compared to procrastination.
Being constantly late might be due to a 'tyrannical monkey' living in our brains, according to a humorous post from Wait But Why.
There are common cognitive biases that can affect our decision-making, highlighting the importance of understanding our mental stumbling blocks.

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Companies are looking to connect their missions to a higher purpose to engage employees.
Over-commitment, not productivity, is often the root of work-related issues.
Acting 'out of character' at work can impact introverts and extraverts differently.

Economists have proven that girls have equal power to boys, yet schools continue to provide irrelevant guidance to girls.
There is a disconnect between the current equitable society and the outdated structure of our schooling system, which was established in a less equitable past.
The importance lies in talking realistically to women about their aspirations and personal fulfillment, acknowledging the data and feelings they have about equitable societies.

Be honest about your character flaws instead of giving rehearsed answers in interviews
Challenge companies that claim to support diversity but fail to truly prioritize it in board positions
Setting and enforcing boundaries is important when dealing with mansplaining and disrespectful behavior

Representation matters in different fields and industries.
The status quo can be challenged and changed if necessary.
Everyone has the ability to contribute to shifting dynamics for gender equality.

Receiving specific feedback on concrete behaviors is more valuable than general or personality-based feedback
In the workplace, it's important to be aware of biases and stereotypes that may affect how others perceive and interact with you
Coaching at work can be challenging, but seizing coaching opportunities and providing feedback thoughtfully is important for professional growth

Good bosses create opportunities for growth and advancement, even if it means leaving for another organization.
Shifting to a 4-day work week can increase engagement, work-life balance, and decrease stress without compromising productivity.
Employees value a career, community, and cause in the workplace, with a shift towards cause as they age, emphasizing the importance of these aspects across all generations.