Fashion and Beauty
What We See When We See a Woman’s Body
I have no interest in speculating about whether Ariana Grande is ill or healthy. But I can't stop thinking about what our collective reaction to her body reveals about our culture.
Josie Cox
Josie Cox is a journalist, author, broadcaster and public speaker. Her book, “WOMEN MONEY POWER: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality,” was released in 2024.
Careers
The Power of Imagined Social Norms
New research in Pakistan finds that what we think other people believe may shape our behaviour just as much as what they actually believe.
Parenting
Why I’m Saying Yes to (Some) Unpaid Labor
Resisting unpaid labor is a feminist move. In the real world, it’s complicated.
Sport
The World Cup Has Exposed an Awkward Truth About Work
Employers happily rearrange the working day for soccer. Why are they often less willing to show the same flexibility for carework?
Careers
What Six Decades of Research Reveals About Women in Leadership
For 60 years, researchers have tracked attitudes toward female leaders. The latest findings suggest that beneath the undeniable progress lies a more troubling reality.
Careers
In Germany, Gender Quotas Changed Who Sat in the Boardroom — But Not Who Held the Power
While Germany's policy to boost the number of women in boardrooms increased female executives, it left the corporate leadership structure untouched.
Relationships
The Problem Was Never Women's Paychecks
A new study challenges one of the most common explanations for why heterosexual relationships are more likely to end when the woman becomes the primary breadwinner.
Forgotten Feminists
The Oldest Woman Ever to Fly to Space
Wally Funk, who was barred from becoming a NASA astronaut in the 1960s despite passing every test, finally flew to space at age 82.
Work and Money
Does Your Boss Want You Back in the Office?
New research suggests leaders with stronger narcissistic traits are more likely to oppose remote work.
Business
What JPMorgan's CEO Race Says About Women on Wall Street
Seven years ago, it seemed possible Jamie Dimon's successor would be a woman. Today, it’s a different story.
Sport
No Soccer For You! Argentine Parents Behind on Child Support May Be Barred From FIFA Matches
Buenos Aires wants thousands of parents who owe child support barred from World Cup games.
Careers
What If Women Aren't Actually Worse Negotiators?
A new study challenges one of the most persistent explanations for the gender pay gap — and suggests we've been measuring negotiation success all wrong.
AI
The AI Gender Gap Is Narrowing. But the Hard Work Is Still Ahead.
Women have caught up with men when it comes to trying AI, but research shows there’s still a big gap when it comes to confidence, trust and perceived value.
Careers
Work-Life Balance Isn't the Problem Anymore
The real challenge for modern parents isn't managing their time. It's reclaiming the boundaries that have vanished.
Social Media
A Social Media Ban Won't Save Our Children. It Could Still be the Right Move.
Britain's proposed restrictions on under-16s acknowledge that the status quo has failed. The real test, however, will be whether governments can force technology companies to change.
Sport
Women Have Always Dominated U.S. Soccer. Why Is No One Talking About It?
Women's soccer has never been an alternative version of the sport. It has always been the sport.