Gender Imbalance
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The rise of Afghanistan’s women YouTubers
Amid strict restrictions on women’s employment, some have been able to meet the Taliban’s stringent requirements and obtain licences to become content creators.
Rohullah Talaash, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Orooj Hakimi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Gender equality in Parliament: How do countries around the world fare?
At the current rate of progress, it will take more than 80 years to achieve parity, says the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Lin Taylor, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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The EU’s new directive is aimed at closing the gender pay gap, but how effective will it be?
The pay transparency directive will require corporations to disclose a information such as salary structures and bonuses as well gender-specific variations.
Sara Benedi Lahuerta, The Conversation, Katharina Miller, The Conversation & Laura Carlson, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The Global Gender Gap Report highlights the horror and discomfort of being female in Pakistan
When it comes to economic participation and opportunity, Pakistan is placed second last, marginally better than Afghanistan.
Rafia Zakaria, Dawn.com
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Kamala Harris’ candidature is an opportunity for India to confront its gender gap in politics
Women have a strong presence among some diasporic Indian communities entering politics. But in India, they are still under-represented.
Suraj Jacob
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Tamil Nadu’s sex ratio mystery: Why is the number of female babies dropping in some districts?
Suspecting sex selective abortions, the state had launched a crackdown on ultrasound clinics.
S Senthalir
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Digital voice assistants like Siri and Alexa encourage gender bias, says United Nations report
The female responses are shown as ‘obliging and eager to please’, reinforcing the idea that women are ‘subservient’, the study finds.
Scroll Staff
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Data check: Young women turn out in large numbers to vote – and parties are finally taking note
BJD and Trinamool Congress are fielding many women this year, which could help correct a historical imbalance.
Namita Bhandare, IndiaSpend.com
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Gender-focused state budgeting can reduce domestic violence and increase women’s welfare
Gender budgeting, an approach encouraged internationally since 2001, allows governments to take a fiscal path to address persistent gender inequalities.
Anita Raj, IndiaSpend.com, Kaushik Bhadra, IndiaSpend.com, Nandita Bhan, IndiaSpend.com, Namratha Rao, IndiaSpend.com & Laishram Ladusingh, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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An Indian counsellor explains how to react to complaints of sexual harassment in post-Weinstein age
Sexual harassment at workplace is not just about sex or sexual violations. It is about power.
Prerana Dharnidharka
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Women account for less than one-third of internet users in India, says Unicef study
The study conducted by the United Nations Childrens Fund observed that many children in the country’s rural areas face restrictions because of the gender.
Scroll Staff
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Gender watch: Why aren’t there more women on social media in India?
Only 24 percent of Facebook users in India are women.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final