Kim Elsesser

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A gender bias expert, Kim Elsesser, Ph.D., is the author of Sex and the Office and taught classes on gender at UCLA for eight years. She is a senior contributor for Forbes and has published in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times. She was one of CNN’s Most Intriguing People

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3,404 viewsAug 13, 2024

India-Based Airline Introduces Option For Women To Choose Female Seatmates

IndiGo, one of the largest airlines in the world, has introduced a feature allowing female passengers to select seats next to other female travelers.

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1,960 viewsJul 29, 2024

What Is ‘Parental Mental Load’? Managing A Household Is Worth $3.8 Trillion In Economic Value, Survey Says

If U.S. parents were compensated for maintaining a household’s daily activities and schedule, it would amount to a staggering $3.8 trillion in economic value, according to a new survey.

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2,580 viewsJul 24, 2024

Women’s Representation Behind The Scenes In Hollywood Has Barely Advanced In 26 Years

“We don't hear about the low numbers of women working as editors, cinematographers, and in other roles, so there's no pressure on the industry to change."

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77,121 viewsJul 22, 2024

What Makes An Olympic Athlete Female? The Rules Have Changed Since Tokyo

The rules for who can compete as a woman in the Olympics have changed—and they differ from sport to sport. Many sports have tightened restrictions for transgender women.

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1,528 viewsJul 17, 2024

Only 16% Of Reality Show Creators Are Women, According To Study

A new study has highlighted a glaring gender imbalance behind the scenes in reality television.