New research published in the American Psychologist has found that the US public’s ideas about gender stereotypes have changed over the past 71 years. 30,000 adults across 16 public opinion poll…
Australian-first study highlights benefits of early education for school children
A study commissioned by national independent enterprise The Front Project confirms the benefits of formal early education programs for school children. Children who attend one year of early childhood …
New funding awarded to make gyms less intimidating for women
Does the mere thought of the gym send shivers down your spine? You’re not alone. New research from health promotion foundation, VicHealth has found that Victorian women (and likely Australian wo…
PhDs and parenting: A good match?
Dr Inger Mewburn dipped her toe into the postgraduate world when her son Brendan was just eight months old and by the time she had her doctorate he had celebrated his eighth birthday. He had no memory…
Tell women wages are negotiable and women will negotiate: Study
Women are more likely to negotiate pay deals if a prospective employer indicates wages are up for discussion, a new study has found. Men have traditionally been seen as more willing to tackle pay talk…
A guide for working students: How to find valuable work experience
Enrolled college students who also maintain part- or full-time employment are a common part of today’s academic climate. According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 70% o…
How we came to launch a publication that gives voice to career-minded women
Every significant event has a back story. The official origins of Women’s Agenda began a year ago when Private Media CEO Amanda Gome, Private Media chair Eric Beecher and I began serious discuss…
Study finds men more knowledgable than women on politics, and media bias could be to blame
The downfall of our first female PM might indicate that politics is still a boys club, but a new study reveals that knowledge of politics may also be a male arena. Researchers from the UK’s Econ…
