Gender Inequality

Men Still Dominate Government Service Jobs in the Philippines

Men Still Dominate Government Service Jobs in the Philippines

Men's domination in the Philippine political arena remains. To address this, the Philippine Commission on Women has said there is a need to implement measures on leadership and capability development programs for women, advocacy for shared responsibility in the home, and the full implementation of the temporary special measures of the Magna Carta for Women, as well as other related laws and policies. News story from Manila Bulletin.

Women, Unite!: Why are Women Paying More for The Same Products as Men While Earning Less?

Women, Unite!: Why are Women Paying More for The Same Products as Men While Earning Less?

Whether we like it or not, packaging is a lot more effective than we think. Despite the fact that women only make 79 cents for every dollar paid to men, products marketed to women cost 7% more than products marketed to women. Are we being tricked? News story from The Washington Post.