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world12 days ago•2 min saved

No Women at the Table: Critics Decry a Masculine Moment in US–China Talks

Photos of the Xi–Trump meeting in Beijing showed no women at the negotiating table, prompting critics like Harvard’s Gita Gopinath and Stanford’s Halima Kazem to say it signals a masculine, militarized, and exclusionary form of diplomacy. They note a regression from Obama-era meetings that included women and argue women’s voices are being sidelined in shaping global order. The visit did feature women in supporting roles (Lara Trump, Jane Fraser, Dina Powell McCormick), underscoring an uneven, ongoing dynamic in high-level diplomacy.

via The Guardian|

#diplomacy #gender-equality #power-dynamics

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Japan's female lawmakers demand more restrooms amid daily shortages

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and female lawmakers are advocating for more women's toilets in parliament to accommodate the increasing number of women legislators, highlighting broader issues of gender equality and infrastructure needs in Japan. The current facilities are inadequate, leading to long queues and inconvenience, prompting discussions on improving amenities to support women's empowerment and representation in politics.

via BBC|

#female-toilets #infrastructure #japan

gender-equality2 years ago•6 min saved

Breaking Barriers: Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor's Legacy

Decades after Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, the legal profession still faces significant gender disparities. While progress has been made, with more women now practicing law and serving as judges, surveys show that women are still underrepresented in top positions at law firms. Obstacles such as the expectation of women as primary caretakers and biases in opportunities and promotions persist. To address these issues, firms should focus on the recruitment, retention, and success of women partners, providing role models and opportunities for advancement. The presence of women at the top level of the legal profession, exemplified by O'Connor and subsequent female justices, has had a profound impact on inspiring future generations of women in law.

via PBS NewsHour|

#gender-disparity #gender-equality #legal-profession

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Assessing the Impact: India's Parliamentary Gender Quota and Women's Empowerment"

India's upper house of parliament has passed a bill requiring a third of its seats to be reserved for women candidates, potentially increasing political participation for women. The bill aims to improve policies for women in areas like education, healthcare, and employment, and open pathways for higher education and career opportunities. However, the law still needs approval from at least 14 state legislatures and may not take effect until 2029. While gender quotas have been effective at increasing women's political participation at the local level, experts caution that the new law is not a panacea for representation.

via Vox.com|

#gender-quota #india #policy

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Starstruck's Rose Matafeo: The Guilt of Making a Limiting Rom-Com"

Comedian Rose Matafeo expresses a "massive sense of guilt" about contributing to the rom-com genre with her TV show Starstruck, as she believes it can be limiting for women in its portrayal of romantic love and fulfillment. Matafeo's concerns stem from societal pressures and stereotypes that women should be mothers or in relationships, which she finds unfair. However, her intention is not to condemn rom-coms but to promote the acceptance of being single and childless if that is one's choice.

via The A.V. Club|

#entertainment #guilt #rom-com