Dramatic underestimation of wage inequality
Most people dramatically underestimate wage inequality – such as the pay gap between CEOs and the average full-time worker. Most would prefer much lower levels of inequality than they believe
Media coverage of women in science
Media coverage can give scientists a powerful career boost but a new study finds that benefit goes disproportionately to men, potentially widening existing gender gaps, Indian independent science journalist Anirban
Only 19% of ICT specialists in EU are women
Only 35% of managerial roles in EU are held by women. In technology the gap is even wider: women make up just 19% of ICT specialists. Two-thirds of STEM graduates
Only 27% in European film industry are women
Just 27% of professionals in European film production are women. And gender balance is improving slowly. When comparing the periods 2015–2019 and 2020– 2024, the share of female professionals increased
Men dominating kids’ programs on TV – And it’s getting worse
Popular kids’ programs on TV continue to be dominated by men. And it’s getting worse, a new study shows. In 2024 popular programming, male characters outnumber female characters by 22.6
Women underrepresented in news media
Women make up half of the global population but only 26% of those who are seen or heard in the news are women. This has barely changed in the last
Dramatic increase of media rights for women’s sports
Interest in women’s sports is booming! While women’s sports today represent less than 2% of the sports market in the United States, the sector is projected to grow 250% to
Consumers prefer companies with DEI policy
As businesses give in to the political backlash against diversity, they may be overlooking consumers. New research shows that nearly 70 per cent of consumers prefer companies that actively support
Online abuse to keep women from going into politics
Online abuse directed at women in politics is viewed as more severe than those aimed at men. Attacks on women are more likely to be motivated by misogyny and a
Good news for companies founded by women
Some good news for companies started by women. Funding for US female founders has surpassed all previous highs just halfway through 2025, according to financial data firm PitchBook. In the