Participation in the labor force has surged among women in their prime working years. But for those with children under 5, the gains may have peaked.
Category: Women and Girls
Why the Egg Freezing Industry Is Booming
Mine is the first generation that has corporate benefits for a technology with the potential to slow the biological clock. Is it feminist dream or Silicon Valley fantasy?
Goodbye, Work Friends
After four years, as she prepares to hand off to her successor, our workplace advice columnist reflects on the rewards and the frustrations of office life.
States Move to Ban Deepfake Nudes to Fight Sexually Explicit Images of Minors
Legislators in two dozen states are working on bills, or have passed laws, to combat A.I.-generated sexually explicit images of minors.
For Women’s Basketball, Caitlin Clark’s Lasting Impact May Be Economic
People have flocked to watch the Iowa star on TV and in person at a time when her sport is more valuable than it ever was before.
Japan’s Labor Market Has a Lesson for the Fed: Women Can Surprise You
Japan’s improved labor force participation for women is a reminder not to assume that job market limits are clear and finite.
Goodbye, Jezebel. Hello, Feminist Content Creators?
Young women are more feminist than ever, as are big brands and Hollywood franchises. But what happened to the online community blogs and zines once offered?
What We Know About the Effects of Remote Work
Three years into a mass workplace experiment, we are beginning to understand more about how work from home is reshaping workers’ lives and the economy.
Women Could Fill Truck Driver Jobs. Companies Won’t Let Them.
Three women filed a discrimination complaint against a trucking company over its same-sex training policy, which they say prevented them from being hired.
CEO Changes at Gap and Kohl’s Signal Trend for Female Executives
Several prominent companies, like the Gap and Kohl’s, have recently replaced female leaders with men. Industry observers see a loss in gender representation.