Gender Equality
Fertility is falling, yet fewer women are in jobs: Here’s the data that explains this Indian anomaly
Despite declining fertility, India’s female labour force participation remains low because universal early marriage—rather than motherhood—disproportionately burdens women with domestic roles, restricting career growth.
5 min read17 Jun 2026Why we cannot stop being feminists
Some young women hesitate to say they are “feminists”, preferring cautious terms like “pro-women” or “humanist”, but the battle for equality is far from won and Indian women face a new kind of backlash
4 min read16 Jun 2026Meritocracy myth? America's severely under-represented women in C-suite jobs should raise eyebrows
The rate of advancement for women's careers in the US seems to have drastically slowed down. This is attributable to a complex mix of adverse forces that is holding women executives back. America Inc’s claims of meritocracy ring hollow.
4 min read11 Jun 2026Young women trail older peers in reaching India’s boardrooms
India Inc.’s boardroom gender gap is rooted early, with women aged 18–30 trailing sharply in entry to the director pipeline
3 min read27 Apr 2026240 days of paternity leave? List of countries where both parents can officially take off from work for their newborn
Many countries provide paid paternity leave so that fathers can support in childcare, promoting gender equality. Nordic countries lead in terms of paid parental leave. Check full list here.
2 min read31 Mar 2026Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: ‘People will forget what you said…’
The quote teaches that people should be careful with their conduct. Positive memories for others can be created if individuals are careful about their conduct and show kindness, respect, and understanding to others.
2 min read24 Mar 2026Quote of the Day by Meryl Streep: ‘Disrespect invites disrespect, violence incites violence...’
Quote of the Day by Meryl Streep: Meryl Streep once referred to Donald Trump who reportedly mocked a journalist, and urged the world to be kind. ‘When the powerful use their position to bully others, we all lose,’ she also said.
2 min read21 Mar 2026Quote of the Day: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on gender equality - ‘Women belong in…’
Ruth Bader Ginsburg overcame significant gender discrimination while studying at Harvard Law.
2 min read15 Mar 2026Time for Uniform Civil Code, says Supreme Court on plea seeking striking down of Shariat law provisions
The SC has highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India while discussing a plea to strike down discriminatory Shariat law provisions affecting Muslim women.
1 min read10 Mar 2026Equal opportunities for women may be the fastest way to generate jobs and accelerate economic growth
Well-crafted laws that empower women can significantly lift an economy’s performance. Yet, in much of the world, legal rights exist largely on paper, with weak enforcement and missing support systems keeping millions out of work. Closing this gap could unlock jobs, entrepreneurship and faster growth
3 min read10 Mar 2026Wait for it…
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