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Kriti Sanon Addresses 'Negotiating Fee' Compared To Male Leads In Bollywood: "There Has Been Some Struggle Around Money"
Kriti Sanon added, "Producers often negotiate down the female lead's fee, even though a large chunk of the budget goes to the male actor"
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Saif Ali Khan On Pay Gap In Bollywood: 'It's Not Like Just Because You Are A Certain Gender You Deserve More'
Saif Ali Khan addressed the issue while appearing on a podcast hosted by his sister Soha Ali Khan on her YouTube channel
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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Are Boys Better At Math Than Girls? Study Dissects Stereotypes
The study noted that gender disparities in maths are thought to primarily reflect an "internalisation of the sociocultural stereotype that 'girls are bad at maths'".
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Watch: UPSC Educator Exposes India's Women's Toilet Crisis
Civil services educator Praveen Dixit highlights the glaring lack of public toilets for women in India, sparking a conversation about the need for more gender-inclusive sanitation infrastructure.
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Men Suffer Higher Mortality Rates From 'Broken Heart Syndrome': Study
A study indicates that men are over twice as likely to die from takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "broken heart syndrome," than women.
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Delhiites Spend Most Time At Work, Gender Disparity Highest In UP: Report
In India, an individual, on average, spends 455 minutes, or a little over 7.5 hours every day on work-related activities.
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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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Kriti Sanon Addresses 'Negotiating Fee' Compared To Male Leads In Bollywood: "There Has Been Some Struggle Around Money"
Kriti Sanon added, "Producers often negotiate down the female lead's fee, even though a large chunk of the budget goes to the male actor"
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Saif Ali Khan On Pay Gap In Bollywood: 'It's Not Like Just Because You Are A Certain Gender You Deserve More'
Saif Ali Khan addressed the issue while appearing on a podcast hosted by his sister Soha Ali Khan on her YouTube channel
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
-
Are Boys Better At Math Than Girls? Study Dissects Stereotypes
The study noted that gender disparities in maths are thought to primarily reflect an "internalisation of the sociocultural stereotype that 'girls are bad at maths'".
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Watch: UPSC Educator Exposes India's Women's Toilet Crisis
Civil services educator Praveen Dixit highlights the glaring lack of public toilets for women in India, sparking a conversation about the need for more gender-inclusive sanitation infrastructure.
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Men Suffer Higher Mortality Rates From 'Broken Heart Syndrome': Study
A study indicates that men are over twice as likely to die from takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "broken heart syndrome," than women.
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Delhiites Spend Most Time At Work, Gender Disparity Highest In UP: Report
In India, an individual, on average, spends 455 minutes, or a little over 7.5 hours every day on work-related activities.
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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.
