women Empower Women to Fight Corruption: Dr Wan Azizah By www.apec.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:03:00 +0800 The impact of corruption is far-reaching and devastating, especially for women. Full Article
women APEC Healthy Women Prize Accepting Applications By www.apec.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:27:00 +0800 Research Promoting Women’s Health to Receive $20,000 Prize Full Article
women Tapping the Economic Potential of Women By www.apec.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0800 La Serena Roadmap for Women and Inclusive Growth to bolster progress Full Article
women Study: Potato protein a winner for women By www.nutraingredients.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:13:00 +0100 The recommended daily allowance of protein may be inadequate to support maintenance of muscle in young women and eating protein from the humble potato can help to maintain muscle, according to research from McMaster University funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education. Full Article Research
women Time for Women Leaders By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2018-10-16 The gender gap in leadership narrows when groups spend more time together Full Article
women Blood pressure load per body surface area is higher in women than in men By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 Full Article
women Exogenous hormone use, reproductive factors and risk of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma among women: results from cohort studies in the Liver Cancer Pooling Project and the UK Biobank By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women Women warriors: The ongoing story of integrating and diversifying the American armed forces By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:50:00 +0000 How have the experiences, representation, and recognition of women in the military transformed, a century after the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? As Brookings President and retired Marine Corps General John Allen has pointed out, at times, the U.S. military has been one of America’s most progressive institutions, as with racial… Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women COVID-19 can augment violence to Mexican women By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:55:24 +0000 On March 8, some 80,000 women in Mexico marched to protest violence against women. A day later, many women stayed home away from work and public places to demand the Mexican government and society take actions to protect women from femicides and domestic violence. Then, as the coronavirus (COVID-19) started sweeping through the United States… Full Article
women Recognizing women’s important role in Jordan’s COVID-19 response By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:47:07 +0000 Jordan’s quick response to the COVID-19 outbreak has made many Jordanians, including myself, feel safe and proud. The prime minister and his cabinet’s response has been commended globally, as the epicenter in the country has been identified and contained. But at the same time, such accolades have been focused on the males, erasing the important… Full Article
women Leaving all to younger hands: Why the history of the women’s suffragist movement matters By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:30:00 +0000 The campaign to win passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote stands as one of the most significant and wide-ranging moments of political mobilization in all of American history. Among other outcomes, it produced the largest one-time increase in voters ever. As important as the goal of suffrage was, the struggle… Full Article
women Women warriors: The ongoing story of integrating and diversifying the American armed forces By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:50:00 +0000 How have the experiences, representation, and recognition of women in the military transformed, a century after the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? As Brookings President and retired Marine Corps General John Allen has pointed out, at times, the U.S. military has been one of America’s most progressive institutions, as with racial… Full Article
women Women’s work boosts middle class incomes but creates a family time squeeze that needs to be eased By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 In the early part of the 20th century, women sought and gained many legal rights, including the right to vote as part of the 19th Amendment. Their entry into the workforce, into occupations previously reserved for men, and into the social and political life of the nation should be celebrated. The biggest remaining challenge is… Full Article
women Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:51 +0000 Women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Although preliminary evidence from China, Italy, and New York shows that men are at higher risk of contraction and death from the disease—more than 58 percent of COVID-19 patients were men, and they had an… Full Article
women Leaving all to younger hands: Why the history of the women’s suffragist movement matters By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:30:00 +0000 The campaign to win passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote stands as one of the most significant and wide-ranging moments of political mobilization in all of American history. Among other outcomes, it produced the largest one-time increase in voters ever. As important as the goal of suffrage was, the struggle… Full Article
women In a Global Emergency, Women are Showing How to Lead By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020Zoe Marks argues that to the extent that female heads of state are performing better than men against the coronavirus crisis, it's likely because women are expected to be — and have learned to be — more democratic leaders, more collaborative and more compassionate communicators. Full Article
women Women warriors: The ongoing story of integrating and diversifying the American armed forces By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:50:00 +0000 How have the experiences, representation, and recognition of women in the military transformed, a century after the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? As Brookings President and retired Marine Corps General John Allen has pointed out, at times, the U.S. military has been one of America’s most progressive institutions, as with racial… Full Article
women Leaving all to younger hands: Why the history of the women’s suffragist movement matters By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:30:00 +0000 The campaign to win passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote stands as one of the most significant and wide-ranging moments of political mobilization in all of American history. Among other outcomes, it produced the largest one-time increase in voters ever. As important as the goal of suffrage was, the struggle… Full Article
women COVID-19 can augment violence to Mexican women By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:55:24 +0000 On March 8, some 80,000 women in Mexico marched to protest violence against women. A day later, many women stayed home away from work and public places to demand the Mexican government and society take actions to protect women from femicides and domestic violence. Then, as the coronavirus (COVID-19) started sweeping through the United States… Full Article
women Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:51 +0000 Women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Although preliminary evidence from China, Italy, and New York shows that men are at higher risk of contraction and death from the disease—more than 58 percent of COVID-19 patients were men, and they had an… Full Article
women Women’s work boosts middle class incomes but creates a family time squeeze that needs to be eased By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 In the early part of the 20th century, women sought and gained many legal rights, including the right to vote as part of the 19th Amendment. Their entry into the workforce, into occupations previously reserved for men, and into the social and political life of the nation should be celebrated. The biggest remaining challenge is… Full Article
women Recognizing women’s important role in Jordan’s COVID-19 response By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:47:07 +0000 Jordan’s quick response to the COVID-19 outbreak has made many Jordanians, including myself, feel safe and proud. The prime minister and his cabinet’s response has been commended globally, as the epicenter in the country has been identified and contained. But at the same time, such accolades have been focused on the males, erasing the important… Full Article
women What China’s sexual revolution means for women By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:30:00 -0400 Two decades ago, Hillary Clinton delivered a speech in Beijing that inspired feminists around the world, declaring “women’s rights are human rights.” Since that declaration, a lot has changed for women globally. But what has changed for women in China? While Chinese women today have increased freedoms, there is still a long way to go before gender equality is realized. Civil unrest concerning gender inequality recently made headlines in China and abroad when a group of five female protesters in China were arrested and jailed for publicly demonstrating against gender inequities, such as inequality in higher education and domestic violence. This incident underlined much of the commentary at a recent Brookings’s John L. Thornton China Center forum on women’s issues and gender inequality in China, during which the following key messages were conveyed: China is in the midst of a rapid, if quiet, sexual revolution China’s first and leading sexologist, Li Yinhe, delivered a keynote address that emphasized that when it comes to sex, China is in the midst of an “era of important changes.” Li explained that all sexual activities before marriage were illegal in China before 1997 because of a “hooliganism law,” and a woman could be arrested for having sex with more than one man. Thus, premarital sex was forbidden. In surveys in 1989, only 15% of citizens reported having premarital sex—and “most of them were having sex with their permanent partners,” Li said. That law was overturned in 1997, and recent surveys show that 71% of Chinese citizens admit to having sex before marriage. This is a dramatic change in a short period of time, and marks what Li asserts is a sexual revolution for Chinese citizens. Chinese law still lags behind changes in social customs While some sex laws have adapted, others are far behind. Li highlighted some “outdated” sex laws in China that are still “on the book[s],” but that are no longer strictly obeyed by the Chinese people. Li said the indicators are clear that the force of these laws is waning. There are fewer people being punished for these offenses and the punishments are becoming increasingly less severe. Her discussion stressed four areas where public opinion has changed drastically over the last few decades, but Chinese laws haven’t adapted: Pornography: Pornography isn’t considered to be protected as it is in the U.S. In contrast, Chinese law strictly prohibits creating and selling porn. In the 1980s, porn publishers would be sentenced to death. Now the punishment is less severe—for example, a 24-year-old Beijing woman published seven “sex novels” online. Her viewership was 80,000 hits on her novels, but her punishment was only six months in criminal detention. Prostitution: Prostitution is another activity affected by outdated laws in China, where any solicitation of sex is strictly illegal. In the early-1980s through late-1990s the punishment for facilitating prostitution was severe. In 1996, a bathhouse owner was sentenced to death for organizing prostitution. Now, prostitution is widely practiced and the most severe punishment for organized prostitution is that those managing sex workers are ordered to shut down their businesses. Orgies and sex parties: Chinese law used to brutally punish swingers and individuals who planned sex parties. For example, in the early-1980s “the punishment for spousal swapping was death…[and] people would be sentenced to death for organizing sex parties,” Li explained. But this is another area where the punishment for the law has now become less strict. In 2011 in Nanjing, an associate university professor organized a sex party with 72 people, and the “punishment for him was three and a half years in prison.” Also, in 2014 in Shanghai, some citizens recently organized an online sex party, and their punishment was only three months of criminal detention. According to recent private surveys, “many people are [engaging] in sex parties or orgies.” While in theory these are punishable by criminal law, “no one reports [them], so they do not get noticed,” Li said. Homosexuality and same-sex marriage: In regards to homosexuality, Li was quick to note that China’s view of homosexuality is historically very different from Western views. For example, in some U.S. states, laws “criminalized or deemed homosexual activities illegal.” But throughout China’s history, there were not severe repercussions or the death penalty for homosexuality, and it “was never illegal.” However, this is not the case for same-sex marriage. Li thinks it will be “hard to predict” when same-sex marriage might be legalized. Chinese women will have sexual freedom, but when isn’t clear So what does the future hold for these laws? Li explained that sex is a “hot topic” right now in Chinese public debate, and the “general consensus among legal scholars and sociologists is that these [outdated] laws need to be removed.” Those who oppose removing these laws are “in the minority.” While that may be true, she suggested it would be difficult to “form a timetable” when politicians might consider amending these laws. As for the five young women sentenced to jail last month, Li said she usually tries to stay out of politics, but thinks people “should stand up and speak out” when their own rights are being violated. Li argued that jailing these women for expressing their opinions violated the rights of all women—and hopes that other women speak up about their arrest. If you are interested in learning more, watch Li Yinhe’s full keynote and the entire panel event here: Alison Burke contributed to this post. Authors Alexandria Icenhower Full Article
women Women’s work boosts middle class incomes but creates a family time squeeze that needs to be eased By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 In the early part of the 20th century, women sought and gained many legal rights, including the right to vote as part of the 19th Amendment. Their entry into the workforce, into occupations previously reserved for men, and into the social and political life of the nation should be celebrated. The biggest remaining challenge is… Full Article
women Recognizing women’s important role in Jordan’s COVID-19 response By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:47:07 +0000 Jordan’s quick response to the COVID-19 outbreak has made many Jordanians, including myself, feel safe and proud. The prime minister and his cabinet’s response has been commended globally, as the epicenter in the country has been identified and contained. But at the same time, such accolades have been focused on the males, erasing the important… Full Article
women Recognizing women’s important role in Jordan’s COVID-19 response By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:47:07 +0000 Jordan’s quick response to the COVID-19 outbreak has made many Jordanians, including myself, feel safe and proud. The prime minister and his cabinet’s response has been commended globally, as the epicenter in the country has been identified and contained. But at the same time, such accolades have been focused on the males, erasing the important… Full Article
women Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:51 +0000 Women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Although preliminary evidence from China, Italy, and New York shows that men are at higher risk of contraction and death from the disease—more than 58 percent of COVID-19 patients were men, and they had an… Full Article
women COVID-19 can augment violence to Mexican women By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:55:24 +0000 On March 8, some 80,000 women in Mexico marched to protest violence against women. A day later, many women stayed home away from work and public places to demand the Mexican government and society take actions to protect women from femicides and domestic violence. Then, as the coronavirus (COVID-19) started sweeping through the United States… Full Article
women Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:51 +0000 Women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Although preliminary evidence from China, Italy, and New York shows that men are at higher risk of contraction and death from the disease—more than 58 percent of COVID-19 patients were men, and they had an… Full Article
women Enough about men: 3 reasons to boost women’s work By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:28:59 +0000 The retreat from work among men is a topic of great concern for scholars and policymakers. And for good reason: over the past 50 years, the prime-age male employment rate declined by 10 percentage points. While men's employment rates have dropped in many countries, a drop on this scale is unique to the U.S. But… Full Article
women It’s the Family, Stupid? Not Quite…How Traditional Gender Roles Do Not Affect Women’s Political Ambition By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 In April of 2014, media outlets speculated whether Hillary Clinton’s future grandchild would impact her potential presidential campaign in 2016. Jennifer Lawless addresses the question of whether family roles and responsibilities affect a potential candidate’s political career. Lawless analyzes both female and male candidates and finds that traditional roles and responsibilities have little influence on candidates’ decision to run for office. Full Article
women Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:51 +0000 Women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Although preliminary evidence from China, Italy, and New York shows that men are at higher risk of contraction and death from the disease—more than 58 percent of COVID-19 patients were men, and they had an… Full Article
women Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:51 +0000 Women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Although preliminary evidence from China, Italy, and New York shows that men are at higher risk of contraction and death from the disease—more than 58 percent of COVID-19 patients were men, and they had an… Full Article
women Businesses owned by women and minorities have grown. Will COVID-19 undo that? By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:03:36 +0000 There are two small business crises in the United States. The first—the sudden shock to small businesses induced by COVID-19—is acute and immediate. Our recent analysis indicates that over 50% of small businesses with employees (an astounding 4 million establishments) face immediate or near-term risks due to the pandemic. The second crisis—the structural racial and… Full Article
women Businesses owned by women and minorities have grown. Will COVID-19 undo that? By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:03:36 +0000 There are two small business crises in the United States. The first—the sudden shock to small businesses induced by COVID-19—is acute and immediate. Our recent analysis indicates that over 50% of small businesses with employees (an astounding 4 million establishments) face immediate or near-term risks due to the pandemic. The second crisis—the structural racial and… Full Article
women @ Brookings Podcast: Challenges for Women in the African Economy By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 16:37:00 -0400 In many African countries, women still cannot own land or resources, a significant barrier to their ability to start businesses and take advantage of the continent’s economic potential. Fellow Anne Kamau explores their plight. Video Challenges for Women in the African Economy Authors Anne W. Kamau Full Article
women Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:51 +0000 Women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Although preliminary evidence from China, Italy, and New York shows that men are at higher risk of contraction and death from the disease—more than 58 percent of COVID-19 patients were men, and they had an… Full Article
women Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:51 +0000 Women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Although preliminary evidence from China, Italy, and New York shows that men are at higher risk of contraction and death from the disease—more than 58 percent of COVID-19 patients were men, and they had an… Full Article
women Women’s work boosts middle class incomes but creates a family time squeeze that needs to be eased By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 In the early part of the 20th century, women sought and gained many legal rights, including the right to vote as part of the 19th Amendment. Their entry into the workforce, into occupations previously reserved for men, and into the social and political life of the nation should be celebrated. The biggest remaining challenge is… Full Article
women Women and the war on terror: An insider account By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:16:12 +0000 I am often asked what it is like to work for the Central Intelligence Agency. I spent 30 years there, both as an analyst and an operator abroad. A new book by Nada Bakos—“The Targeter: My Life in the CIA, Hunting Terrorists and Challenging the White House” (with Davin Coburn, published by Little, Brown and… Full Article
women Women warriors: The ongoing story of integrating and diversifying the American armed forces By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:50:00 +0000 How have the experiences, representation, and recognition of women in the military transformed, a century after the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? As Brookings President and retired Marine Corps General John Allen has pointed out, at times, the U.S. military has been one of America’s most progressive institutions, as with racial… Full Article
women Womenomics 2.0: The potential of female entrepreneurs in Japan By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:30:00 -0500 Event Information February 8, 201610:30 AM - 12:00 PM ESTSaul/Zilkha RoomsBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 Register for the EventPrime Minister Shinzo Abe has been promoting the increased participation of women in the Japanese economy, a policy popularly known as womenomics, as a pillar of his campaign for economic revitalization. While significant strides have been made with regard to increasing female workforce participation, corporate efforts to introduce flexible working practices, and spurring the promotion of women on the corporate ladder, womenomics will be incomplete if it remains confined to the established corporate structure. Unleashing the creative potential of half of Japan’s population will require an equally sustained effort to promote female entrepreneurship. This is a tall order for Japan where female entrepreneurs face a two-fold challenge: the modest development of venture capital and a host of legal and cultural hurdles to individual entrepreneurship; plus the additional hurdles for women in gaining access to the assets widely perceived as essential to success such as business networks, financing, technology, and access to markets at home and abroad. However, entrepreneurship offers Japanese women significant benefits through the opportunity to bypass rigid corporate hierarchies, custom tailor their workloads to better achieve work-life balance, and offer new and innovative products and services to the Japanese consumer. On February 8, the Center for East Asia Policy Studies at Brookings hosted a distinguished group of policy experts and entrepreneurs for a discussion on the current state of female entrepreneurship in Japan and concrete strategies to promote female-run businesses in the country. They compared Japan and the United States, both in terms in differing results but also on-going common challenges, and discussed their own personal experiences. Join the conversation on Twitter using #Womenomics Video Womenomics 2.0: The potential of female entrepreneurs in JapanThe importance of mentors for female entrepreneurs Female entrepreneurs: Different options and different stylesFemale leadership creates opportunities Audio Womenomics 2.0: The potential of female entrepreneurs in Japan Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials Kurihara Presentation for website20160208_womenomics_japan_transcript Full Article
