International Women’s Day often prompts reflection on representation in technology. The focus tends to centre on engineering pipelines, executive appointments and funding gaps. These conversations are essential. However, they overlook another critical dimension of the technology ecosystem: culture. Gaming is one of the most influential sectors within the global technology industry. It drives innovation in … Read more
Are women paying more than men? Let me count the ways. You’ve heard of the gender pay gap and the gender pension gap, but there are other ways, too, that women end up paying a higher price. From shaving your legs to buying shoes to paying your taxes, it pays to mind the gaps. Pink … Read more
“Does Brittany look oppressed to you?” Gabriel Hugoboom asked, gesturing toward his wife. She did not. The model, clad in thigh-high black boots, was perched on a cream-coloured couch in the couple’s new apartment, poking fun at her critics. As editor-in-chief of Evie, a US women’s publication opposed to what she calls “modern” feminism, Brittany … Read more
Study design This was a cross-sectional study consisting of a questionnaire survey of men during male clinic days. Study setting The “Bridge the Gap” project ran male clinic days once a month on Saturdays for 12 months in four healthcare facilities: the DREAM center in Balaka District Hospital (semi-urban area), the Phalula health center (Balaka … Read more
Marouane Abouzid, a 25-year-old from Casablanca, grew up in an environment where social challenges and gender stereotypes were pervasive. However, his perspective changed the day he joined “The Ball is Your Protection” program, an initiative by TIBU Africa in partnership with UNAIDS, which uses sports to raise awareness about HIV, gender equality, and gender-based violence. … Read more