Health
Are You a Working Woman In Midlife? This One's For You.
A new wave of menopause-related research is revealing just how much menopause can affect women's working lives. And it's not all bad.
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Careers
Who Benefits From Working From Home? It Depends
New research shows men and women experienced working from home very differently before — and after — the pandemic.
Careers
The Motherhood Penalty Hits Women’s Academic Careers Hard, According to a New Study
Women are 29% less likely to remain at universities eight years after having a first child, with lasting impacts on pay, tenure and research output, a large Danish study has found.
World
In Kitchens, Markets and Homes—A Resourceful Feminism Emerges in North Korea
Long before North Korea signaled its next leader might be female, its women were quietly making change.
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Poems And Poets That Will Touch Your Heart and Expand Your Thinking
In honor of National Poetry Month, we asked Persistent contributors to share their favorite poems.
Parenting
When School’s Out, Girls Keep Reading. Boys Don’t.
Research shows that boys' reading drops during school closures and holidays, while girls’ remains steady.
Relationships
I Was Raised to Be a 'Good Ghanaian Girl.' A Dive Into African Cultural History Set me Free
I was raised to be a good girl, which meant marrying a man and being a good wife and mother. I’m giving my daughter a different legacy.
Careers
Banning NDAs May Be Backfiring For Women Hoping to be Hired by Startups
New research finds that limiting nondisclosure agreements is linked to a drop in female hiring—especially at smaller firms with less HR infrastructure.
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The Passion Projects And Side Hustles We’re Most Proud Of
It’s time for a little self-promotion! These are the projects, products, podcasts and more created by The Persistent contributors. We think you’ll love them!
Personal Finance
When It Comes to Caregiving, Acknowledge the Overwhelm
A completely candid, unapologetic conversation about caring for elder parents. You’re welcome.
Work and Money
March 26 Marks Equal Pay Day for Women in the U.S.
Women are still making 81 cents for every dollar men make (and that’s not even the full story).
Careers
The Women Bringing Witchcraft Into the Workplace
A growing cadre of career consultants, creative agencies and entrepreneurs are using witchy “dark arts” like Tarot cards and crystals to help their clients fulfill their dreams/find their focus…
Careers
American Workers Are Much More Stressed Than Two Years Ago
Stress levels are worst among women, caregivers, younger workers and LGBTQ+ employees, a new study shows.
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11 Books We Always Return To
Even with an ever-growing to-read pile of new books on our bedside tables, these favorites have a hold on us.
Women You Should Know
Everything the Finance Bros Don’t Want Women to Know About Money
Amanda Holden’s new book ‘How To Be a Rich Old Lady’ unpacks perpetually confusing financial concepts.
Relationships
Women Are (Still) Spending More Time Doing Housework
According to new time use data, women are still doing the lion’s share of housework and caregiving, while men are spending more time at work and relaxing.