Interesting article about a woman who used social media to report sexual harassment at a tech conference and the consequences for herself and for the people she reported.
Startups have a sexism problem
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Tag Archives: chapter 10
1940′s Top 10 Tips to hiring Women
Women, Repeat This: Don’t Ask, Don’t Get
Click here for a New York Times article written by Linda Babcock, author of Women Don’t Ask that was referenced in the chapter 10 online lecture.
Yes, You Can: Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’
Click here for the book review of Lean In referenced in the chapter 10 audio lecture.
The True Cost of Leaning In
Click here for an article that breaks down how much money a couple would need in order to afford for a woman to “lean in” to her career. The author blithely concludes that if a couple is careful enough, they can save this money in advance, without appearing to recognize that her and her partner’s higher paying jobs allow them the opportunities to save that others don’t have, or that not everyone who wants to move ahead in their careers is interesting in having their children in daycare while they work long hours either.
Obama’s Paycheck Fairness Act Push Could Revolutionize Walmart, Retail Sector
Obama discussed the Paycheck Fairness Act in his 2013 State of the Union address. The act has not been passed yet.
Black, female, and a Silicon Valley ‘trade secret’
Click here for a summary of how technology companies are acknowledging (or hiding) diversity hiring practices at their organizations.
7 Female Musicians Discuss Their Experiences With Sexism
What if sexism was part of the job description? Interesting article about sexism in the music industry.