Empowering Women Against Violence
Empowerment is a key feature of modern workplaces all around the globe. Businesses that empower employees and foster a culture of engagement at work enjoy higher retention, increased productivity, and a 21% increase in profitability. Empowerment in the workplace can keep staff safe, too. Employees who feel supported by their employer are far more likely to raise issues. They also …
If you’re considering starting a podcast, we don’t blame you. You may be interested in starting a show dedicated to informing and empowering women to nurture their health. This is especially important in an age where health misinformation and gender-based discrimination are commonplace. For instance, recent research revealed that on Pinterest, about 51.1% of posts about breast cancer contained misinformation. …
India does not define the term ‘cyber crime’ under any legislation. The term ‘cyber’ relates to computers, the internet, or technology, thus implying that cyber crimes refer to offenses committed in virtual reality with the use of the internet. Cyber crimes against women are gender-specific offenses that are increasing day by day, becoming rampant in the cyber world. Cyber crimes …
According to the time-use survey 2019-20 for India, “Employed young women in paid work in rural India spent about 4 hours and 50 minutes on household chores. Their counterparts in urban areas spent around 2 hours and 45 minutes on domestic work. In contrast, employed young men spent only 40 and 30 minutes in rural and urban areas, respectively, carrying …
Introduction It is the year 2023. We cannot fault a person for assuming that maybe we are at the summit of modernity and gender equality. Or at least, somewhere near it. Regardless of objective beliefs, surely all women have basic, unanimously agreed on, rights? Girls can go to school. Women can go to work. Women can vote! It might be …
Women-owned businesses are on the rise. In 2021, 49% of all new start-ups in the U.S. were led by women. This is a rise from just 28% in 2019. The dramatic increase in women-led businesses may be partly due to the pandemic. It might have created a moment of opportunity for many would-be entrepreneurs. However, women still face significant barriers …
When you are moving to a new city or an unfamiliar place, then safety needs to be the top priority. While it may be exciting to have a big adventure, if you don’t take the proper steps, then you could make yourself vulnerable to danger or an attack. It is important that you plan accordingly so you can be ready …
Introduction Women have been fantastic athletes for decades. Thanks to feminist movements and legal action, we are seeing women getting more and more involved in sport all over the world. Before Title IX (1972), only 1 in every 27 girls aged 14 to 18 played a sport. As of a 2010 report by the National Federation of State High School …
Domestic violence is a traumatic experience for those who experience it. According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 3 women (30%) worldwide are subject to domestic violence, whether it’s physical, sexual, or both. While domestic violence doesn’t discriminate when it comes to nationality, this is a major problem in the country of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The statistics are …
Male psychologists made up the majority of their field for most of history. But 15 years ago, female psychologists started turning the tide. Today, women dominate the mental health field. According to Statista, the percentage of women in psychology increased from 57% (2007) to 70% (2019). And along the way, they’ve effectively shaped the way we understand the mind. Women …