The hottest Gender inequality Substack posts right now

Men in positions of power are making decisions that negatively impact women's rights
There is frustration over the control these men exert over women's bodies and lives
Abortion medication has brought significant progress but also faced opposition from those who seek to degrade and restrict women

Sam Townend KC is the first chair of the bar who knows about dredging
Bar Council's latest earnings analysis shows a 17% gender pay gap in the first three years of self-employed practice
Read an interview with Sam Townend KC in Counsel magazine and watch the video online

Being a middle-aged woman in corporate America can lead to being put on performance improvement plans and ultimately getting fired due to age and salary considerations.
Despite impressive professional accomplishments and dedication, middle-aged women may be deemed too expensive by employers who prioritize cost-cutting over employee loyalty.
Discrimination laws and protections may not be enough to prevent middle-aged women from being targeted for termination under the guise of performance issues.

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Japan excels in education and has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
Despite safety and low crime rates, Japan faces challenges with gender inequality and an aging population.
Efficiency and economic prosperity play key roles in Japan's success and may help overcome future demographic and financial challenges.

Since the 1950s, there has been a decline in home cooking in America, with women spending less time in the kitchen.
There is a strong societal pressure and expectation that good mothers must cook from scratch, using organic and local ingredients, which has intensified over the past two decades.
During the pandemic, there has been an increase in home cooking activities, particularly among middle-class families, but it may not be sustainable post-pandemic due to work and time constraints.

There are fewer women in senior public relations roles compared to lower positions, indicating a clear gender gap in leadership. This situation shows that women's progression in the field is facing serious challenges.
A new study called the Missing Women study is being launched to explore the barriers that prevent women from advancing in public relations. The aim is to gather insights from women currently in the field as well as those who have left.
The problem of missing women in senior roles is not just a women's issue; it's something the whole industry needs to address. The data reveals a significant shortfall and highlights the need for change and inclusivity in public relations.