Gender Imbalance
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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
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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
Trending
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Rajasthan verdict in 30 charts: Poll was closer than results showed, Congress held on to vote share
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‘Did Ram say kick out the poor?’ The discontent of the displaced in new Ayodhya
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‘Chamak’ review: Exquisite music is the biggest draw
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Why caste divides Marathas as they rally for reservation
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Why UK’s new immigration curbs will will be crushing for those hoping to reunite their families
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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
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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
Video
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‘What is it that we should do?’: Comedian on fitness advice found online that only causes confusion
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‘Ikigai finally finding purpose’: Comedian Gaurav Kapoor on how books have become home decor
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Watch: Chennai residents rescued in boats, choppers distribute food supplies, city remains flooded
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Watch: Robot dog dances to the beats of African drums and marimbas at AI Expo event in South Africa
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‘I’m jealous’: Actor Salman Khan on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s house being smaller than his
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘Chamak’ review: Exquisite music is the biggest draw
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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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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
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Does the desire for sons lead to poor nutrition for girls? Notes from a district in Maharashtra
Even the two-child norm seems to be putting girls at a disadvantage.
Priyanka Vora
The Field
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WPL 2024: From Uma Chetry to Devika Vaidya, Indian players who can start bidding war at the auction
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ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings: Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi becomes No 1 bowler
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Pro Kabaddi League: Sonu Jaglan leads Gujarat Giants to victory over U Mumba
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand via penalty shoot-out
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England tour of India: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to start long home season on winning note