Gender Inequality
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What The Polygamist gets wrong about HIV — and what would save lives in real life
The Netflix drama "The Polygamist" depicts Jonasi Gomora's death from an AIDS-related illness, but the article argues that HIV isn't the real villain. Instead, it's the denial,…
Single women lead home buying
Many of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying
Here’s what SA’s teen girls want you to know about their state of mind
Fifty 50 teenage girls and young women from communities with high rates of HIV, early pregnancy and school drop-out rates spoke about what’s stressing them out, and how they are…
Blaming the wrong girl for getting pregnant
Adolescent girls and young women are blamed and shamed for falling pregnant, which affects how they are treated, the support they get, and the health services they reive
Survey finds that wealthy influence, racial inequality and education drive economic divide
60% of respondents across 36 countries believe the political influence of the wealthy significantly contributes to economic inequality
Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says
The report by the Commission for Gender Equality found that universities were reluctant to review their sexual harassment policies This content is restricted to registered users…
Tackling the gender inequality issue in the South African workplace
Women are generally better investors and leaders than men, yet they are paid less and seldom rise to executive positions
End violence against women and save $1.5-trillion a year
High economic cost of gender-based violence should further motivate governments to take action
Defending a prostituted person’s dignity starts with saying ‘no’ to full decriminalisation
Re-opening of South Africa’s prostitution law reform debate makes the mistake of assuming it is work and not exploitation.
Digital technologies can help combat gender-based violence
Opportunities abound for tech to improve safety and assist victims.
SA must close gender pay gap
While our situation is complicated by multiple historical inequalities, it is imperative that women participate meaningfully in all economic sectors
Women’s job crisis fix found in the public purse
Nearly half of South African women are left out of the country’s labour force — and gender-friendly budgeting could fix that
R36-billion: The economic cost of gender-based violence
A new report delves into the view that the private sector is key to combatting violence against women and recommends that companies should include their efforts in corporate…
Girls need ICT training to thrive in Fourth Industrial Revolution
There is a danger that they will be locked out of various job opportunities if they continue to be excluded from these educational fields
The smart climate money is on women
By directing climate resources effectively, the world could make significant — and simultaneous — progress in tackling both global warming and gender inequality