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Women Make Up 44% Of India's Gaming Community, But Only 12-14% Of Workforce: Report
A report reveals that despite making up 44% of the gaming audience, women account for only 12-14% of Indias gaming workforce, with much lower representation in technical and leadership roles.
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Iceland Prime Minister Joins Women On Strike Over Equal Pay
The Prime Minister said her government is looking into how female-dominated professions are valued, in comparison to fields traditionally dominated by men.
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Gender Pay Disparity "Still A Problem": Nobel Prize Winner Claudia Goldin
Claudia Goldin said Monday that her selection as the Nobel Prize winner was a crucial recognition for women economists studying the workforce, but that persistent gender inequality remains a problem
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Opinion: The Pleasure Gap Is Real. The 81% Of Women Who Are Dissatisfied With Their Sex Lives Are Proof
Despite the growing awareness of gender equality and women's rights, the pleasure gap continues to exist
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Talks About Lack Of Pay Parity In Bollywood, Says Many Women Still Deal With That
In the interview, the actor also discussed India's fair-skin obsession and recalled being body-shamed because of her complexion.
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Google to Pay $118 Million Settlement Against Class-Action Suit on Pay Disparity, Gender Discrimination
Google has agreed to pay a $118 million to settle class-action lawsuit filed on the company in 2017 alleging pay disparity, gender discrimination against women. While the company denies all allegations, it is “very pleased” to settle the lawsuit.
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LinkedIn Agrees to Settle Gender Pay Discrimination Complaint for $1.8 Million in Back Wages
LinkedIn clarified in a statement that even though it has agreed to settle this matter, the company does not agree with the government’s claims of pay disparities.
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India's Gender Inequity In Vaccinations Narrows
The gender disparity in India's COVID-19 immunisation drive has narrowed, government data showed on Wednesday, as pregnant women are now allowed to get their shots and authorities try to dispel rumours about fertility.
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Can India Catch Up to Global Standards of Digital Safety and Security?
The Internet connects over 2.5 billion users worldwide, offering opportunities to young people to connect, communicate, educate, and ultimately expand their horizons. In India, however, several socio-economic disparities along with other divisions, based on gender or race, affect equal access to and safe usage of digital platforms, widening the exi...
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India Ranks 112th Globally On Gender Gap; In Bottom-5 On Health, Economic Fronts
India has slipped four places to rank 112th globally in terms of gender gap amid widening disparity in terms of women's health and survival, and economic participation - the two areas where the country is now ranked in the bottom-five, an annual survey shows.
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How This Bengaluru Woman Found Her Dream Behind The Wheel
Suganthi is a shining example of change in a new world where the walls of gender disparity are gradually crumbling. A "driver partner" with Uber, she braves the maddening traffic of Bengaluru from morning to evening every day but comes away with experiences that only serve to boost her confidence.
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Women Granted Only Three Quarters Of Men's Legal Rights: World Bank
Women around the world are granted only three quarters of the legal rights enjoyed by men, often preventing them from getting jobs or opening businesses, the World Bank found in study published Wednesday.
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Kajol Excuses Pay Gap By Saying 'An Actress Can't Make 500 Crore Like A Salman Khan Film'
Kajol said: Actresses over the years have been integral part in the success of a film, but after all, it's a business"
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"Padmaavat": Did Deepika Padukone Get Paid More Than Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor? Her Response
"Padmaavat" star Deepika Padukone agreed to have been offered more remuneration than her co-stars
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National Girl Child Day: Leaders Share Important Messages
National Girl Child Day is observed every year on January 24 to celebrate the accomplishments of the girl children and bring to focus the issues of skewed sex ratio, female foeticide, child marriage, unequal treatment and gender disparities in India.
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Women Make Up 44% Of India's Gaming Community, But Only 12-14% Of Workforce: Report
A report reveals that despite making up 44% of the gaming audience, women account for only 12-14% of Indias gaming workforce, with much lower representation in technical and leadership roles.
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Iceland Prime Minister Joins Women On Strike Over Equal Pay
The Prime Minister said her government is looking into how female-dominated professions are valued, in comparison to fields traditionally dominated by men.
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Gender Pay Disparity "Still A Problem": Nobel Prize Winner Claudia Goldin
Claudia Goldin said Monday that her selection as the Nobel Prize winner was a crucial recognition for women economists studying the workforce, but that persistent gender inequality remains a problem
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Opinion: The Pleasure Gap Is Real. The 81% Of Women Who Are Dissatisfied With Their Sex Lives Are Proof
Despite the growing awareness of gender equality and women's rights, the pleasure gap continues to exist
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Talks About Lack Of Pay Parity In Bollywood, Says Many Women Still Deal With That
In the interview, the actor also discussed India's fair-skin obsession and recalled being body-shamed because of her complexion.
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Google to Pay $118 Million Settlement Against Class-Action Suit on Pay Disparity, Gender Discrimination
Google has agreed to pay a $118 million to settle class-action lawsuit filed on the company in 2017 alleging pay disparity, gender discrimination against women. While the company denies all allegations, it is “very pleased” to settle the lawsuit.
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LinkedIn Agrees to Settle Gender Pay Discrimination Complaint for $1.8 Million in Back Wages
LinkedIn clarified in a statement that even though it has agreed to settle this matter, the company does not agree with the government’s claims of pay disparities.
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India's Gender Inequity In Vaccinations Narrows
The gender disparity in India's COVID-19 immunisation drive has narrowed, government data showed on Wednesday, as pregnant women are now allowed to get their shots and authorities try to dispel rumours about fertility.
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Can India Catch Up to Global Standards of Digital Safety and Security?
The Internet connects over 2.5 billion users worldwide, offering opportunities to young people to connect, communicate, educate, and ultimately expand their horizons. In India, however, several socio-economic disparities along with other divisions, based on gender or race, affect equal access to and safe usage of digital platforms, widening the exi...
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India Ranks 112th Globally On Gender Gap; In Bottom-5 On Health, Economic Fronts
India has slipped four places to rank 112th globally in terms of gender gap amid widening disparity in terms of women's health and survival, and economic participation - the two areas where the country is now ranked in the bottom-five, an annual survey shows.
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How This Bengaluru Woman Found Her Dream Behind The Wheel
Suganthi is a shining example of change in a new world where the walls of gender disparity are gradually crumbling. A "driver partner" with Uber, she braves the maddening traffic of Bengaluru from morning to evening every day but comes away with experiences that only serve to boost her confidence.
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Women Granted Only Three Quarters Of Men's Legal Rights: World Bank
Women around the world are granted only three quarters of the legal rights enjoyed by men, often preventing them from getting jobs or opening businesses, the World Bank found in study published Wednesday.
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Kajol Excuses Pay Gap By Saying 'An Actress Can't Make 500 Crore Like A Salman Khan Film'
Kajol said: Actresses over the years have been integral part in the success of a film, but after all, it's a business"
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"Padmaavat": Did Deepika Padukone Get Paid More Than Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor? Her Response
"Padmaavat" star Deepika Padukone agreed to have been offered more remuneration than her co-stars
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National Girl Child Day: Leaders Share Important Messages
National Girl Child Day is observed every year on January 24 to celebrate the accomplishments of the girl children and bring to focus the issues of skewed sex ratio, female foeticide, child marriage, unequal treatment and gender disparities in India.
