Sunday, November 22, 2009

gender

U.S. Civil Rights Commission Investigates College Admission Bias

The government is examining whether colleges discriminate against female applicants. more >>

Semenya: When Someone is Raised Female and the Genes Say XY

Experts say the South African track star should be allowed to race as a woman. more >>

Runner Caster Semenya and Family Should Understand Gender Questions

If all is not as it seems, why would sprinter's family run from gender questions? more >>

New Poll Shows Democrats' Gender Gap Advantage Is Broad and Deep

Women are more likely to depend on and support benefits for poor Americans. more >>

Sex, Education, and the Income Gap - US News and World Report

The Obama Cabinet Needs More Women

Don’t wait until it’s too late; let’s talk about sex (gender) now. more >>

Michelle Obama Is Making Herself a Stay-at-Home Mom, Not the Media

The Obamas care more about racial parity than gender parity. more >>

Sexism Study, Take Two—the Absurdity Continues

The study is nuts, but its conclusions might make sense. more >>

Data Points: Who Are Better Leaders, Men or Women?

The vast majority say men and women make equally good political leaders. more >>

Health Buzz: Dangerous Blood Clots and Other Health News

Gastric bypass surgery in diabetes, global warming and your health, and boys and girls in school. more >>

The Trouble With Boys: What Parents Can Do

A new book examines why boys tend to struggle at school. more >>

Why Does Asthma Treat the Genders Differently?

In youth, boys are more affected than girls, but women bear the brunt among adults. more >>

Data Points: The Gender Gap

Barack Obama shows strength among non-Hispanic white women. more >>

The Housewife Stereotype Lives On

A Baptist school tries to turn back time by granting homemaking degrees to women only. more >>

Women in Politics

Why aren't more women running for public office? more >>

Urban Role Reversal in the Wage Gap

In large cities, young college-educated women make more than men do. more >>

The Market Mercifully Scotches Women-Only Hotel Floors

Sometimes the free market really does work for the betterment of society. One such example is Marriott's recent decision to scrap plans for a women-only floor at a luxury hotel the chain will open in September in Grand Rapids, Mich. more >>

Moms' Preference for Part-Time Work

A study out this week showing that more working mothers prefer part-time work drew a lot of media attention.. more >>

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