Starting a Podcast To Inform and Empower Women

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. …

Cyber crimes against women and laws in India

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 …

Gender Inequality in the Politics of ‘Leisure’

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 …

Women And Domestic Violence In Papua New Guinea

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 …

The Importance of Women in Psychology

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 …

Staying Safe Online: How To Protect Your Digital Presence 

There are a whole host of risks unique to women on the internet. Many women experience sextortion, sexual harassment, cyberbullying, and exposure to sexist sites and social media pages.   Even with these risks, you don’t have to shy away from creating a robust digital presence. You can safely engage online, build a business, grow relationships, and continue fighting to protect …