Skip to main content

Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post

Only 1 out of 36 newly elected female representatives in Congress is Republican – here's why it matters

Back
January 2, 2019

Only 1 out of 36 newly elected female representatives in Congress is Republican – here's why it matters

By Malliga Och, Idaho State University and Shauna Shames, Rutgers University

By Malliga Och, Idaho State University and Shauna Shames, Rutgers University

How significant are women in Nigerian politics?

Back
December 28, 2018

How significant are women in Nigerian politics?

In recent years all over the world, a new dimension of women in politics emerged . More and more women have now been entering into politics.

In recent years all over the world, a new dimension of women in politics emerged . More and more women have now been entering into politics.

How female candidates and leaders are flipping the script on gender

Back
December 28, 2018

How female candidates and leaders are flipping the script on gender

By Eva Barboni,

For years, women candidates have been advised to downplay their gender, to dress in a gender-neutral way, and to avoid talking too much about “women’s issues.”

By Eva Barboni,

For years, women candidates have been advised to downplay their gender, to dress in a gender-neutral way, and to avoid talking too much about “women’s issues.”

Georgia: First female president does not signify gender equality

Back
December 27, 2018

Georgia: First female president does not signify gender equality

Salome Zurabishvili was sworn-in as the new President of Georgia on 16 December at an inauguration ceremony in Telavi. Many foreign media outlets focused on the fact she is Georgia’s first female president.

Salome Zurabishvili was sworn-in as the new President of Georgia on 16 December at an inauguration ceremony in Telavi. Many foreign media outlets focused on the fact she is Georgia’s first female president.

Viewpoint: Gender parity matters among Mass. Public higher ed leaders

Back
December 20, 2018

Viewpoint: Gender parity matters among Mass. Public higher ed leaders

Diversity is good for consumers and businesses — it leads to better decision making in all organizations. Studies have found that corporations with diverse boards and management teams are more profitable and better governed.

Diversity is good for consumers and businesses — it leads to better decision making in all organizations. Studies have found that corporations with diverse boards and management teams are more profitable and better governed.