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Bivariate relationships between ∆WageGap and ∆PopulationDensity across MSAs.Notes: N = 229. Data come from the 2000 Decennial Census and 2014-2018 ACS (Manson et al., Citation2021; Ruggles et al., Citation2021). AAPI = Asian American and Pacific Islander. r = correlation coefficient. Correlations are weighted by 1 divided by the (heteroskedasticity robust) variance of ∆WageGap. Circle sizes correspond to the size of the weights. Rug plots on the y-axis…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Saying "I'm sorry," especially in the workplace, can be tricky terrain. Delivering an effective apology can help resolve conflicts, restore trust and promote collaboration among coworkers. But what works best? A research team including a University of Arizona faculty member says that to make your…

There is an unadjusted gender pay gap in the IT sector in 2023, according to Aon's latest estimates, as reported by the Economic Times. There is a gender pay gap of 28 per cent to 30 per cent as women climb up the corporate ladder, while for junior management, it is 8-10%, the report added. However, the data suggested an improvement in the gender pay gap from 34 per cent to 35 per cent during the Covid-19 pandemic, as per the report. In line with the…

Archaeologists excavated a Bronze Age stela that challenges longstanding interpretations of how the carvings represent gender and social roles in prehistoric times. Credit: Durham University This week's news roundup includes a Bronze Age discovery that calls into question existing ideas of gender representation from the period. More research confirms that bonobos are actually nice. Plus: Actual good climate news?…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Around the world, research agencies are struggling to achieve gender parity. A paper published in Nature Astronomy reports how a national Australian astronomy center achieved equal numbers of women and men using science. "We used research in sociology and psychology to develop evidence-based…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Dr. Sonia Hernández, professor in the Department of History at Texas A&M University, has published an article in the September issue of the Journal of American History. Her article, titled "Gendering Transnational State Violence: Intertwined Histories of Intrigue and Injustice along the U.S.-Mexican Borderlands, 1900–1913," explores the complex histories of violence, gender and power dynamics in…

Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish has fearlessly delved into her journey of self-discovery, candidly discussing her gender identity and feelings of attraction towards women. In an conversation with Variety, she unveiled intimate details about her perception of self and se*uality, reflecting on the challenging scrutiny she faced during her formative years. Recalling the perplexing and disconcerting public scrutiny she encountered, Eilish recounted, “Who was she dating? What was her se*uality? Why did she dress like…

Penn State Abington students found that preparing for and serving Thanksgiving dinner can be a source of tension within families. Credit: cottonbro studio/Pexels.com A survey of almost 600 people by three Penn State Abington students found that there was little difference between reported levels of involvement of women or men in tasks associated with preparing for and hosting Thanksgiving. But both men and women responded that…

Credit: Kyle on Unsplash Trans and gender-diverse adolescents in England are more likely to experience gender discrimination and poorer well-being than their cisgender peers. Researchers compared 20,000 young people aged 12–15 in Greater Manchester across different gender groups. The study is published in the journal Royal Society Open Science. Marked…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The conversation around the scarcity of women in leadership positions often focuses on the C-suite, but companies shouldn't overlook the payoffs of pursing more gender diversity in middle management. A recent study co-authored by Tony Kong, an associate professor of organizational leadership at…