South America- The Place of Women in the Academic Profession
It has been observed that for women in academia, the timing of tenure decisions often coincides with the optimal childbearing years, and as such requiring women to resolve individually the conflicts between biological and career clocks. A study by economists Donna K. Ginther and Shulamit Kahn found that women are less likely than men to pursue tenure-track positions in science but that the gender gap in such positions can be explained by fertility decisions. That is, women in science are less likely to move up the academic job ladder after their early post-doctorate years if they have children. For men, by contrast, both marriage and children increase the likelihood of advancing in an academic science career. Bearing this in mind, it is only proper to applaud the courage of the many women around the world who have towed this academic line and made waves in their chosen career. Helena Maria…
7 Bad Things That Happen When You Don’t Moisturize Your Face
By: Sam Escobar Everyone knows that moisturizing you skin is important, but do you know why? What happens if you don’t moisturize your face?…
Style or fashion?
Boma Benjy Iwuoha Fashion is commonly defined as a popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people.…
Gender and Politics: Celebrating the Achievements of Women in Parliament across Developing Countries (2)
By Ehis Ayere Last week, we began a discussion focused on celebrating the achievements and successes of women in parliament across developing nations, highlighting…
The Dialysave: An Amazing Health Care Innovation by Anya Pogharian
Anya Pogharian, an 18 year old Armenian Teen, Living in Montreal Canada, developed the Dialysave, a portable, dialysis machine which costs $500, against the…
Girl’s Talk: Fostering a healthy relationship between sisters
For many parents and guardians, cultivating close relationships between their kids ranks amongst their greatest concerns. We all dream of having kids who enjoy…
Violet Chanya- Making a Difference for Widows and Orphans
Margaret Ngugi Violet Chanya was born in 1949, in the rural Kisorongonyi Village, the semi- arid area of Taita Taveta County in Kenya. Taita…
Ertharin Cousin: On a Mission to end the World’s Hunger
Ertharin Cousin Executive Director of the World Food Programme Ertharin Cousin is the 12th Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme. She…
Turning Undecided Business Dreams into Future Success
By: Lahle Wolfe Even the most motivated women entrepreneurs can struggle with deciding on the right business idea. For some budding entrepreneurs, ideas flow…
Janiece Longoria: Chairman of the board of commissioners for the Houston Port Authority
As chairman of the board of commissioners for the Houston Port Authority, Longoria became the first woman and person of colour to hold the…
Reiko Abe: The Face of Japan’s Globalisation
By: Natalie Obiko Pearson Reiko Abe became a civil engineer in Japan, but she couldn’t find a job. An ancient Shinto superstition, made part…
Tsitsi Masiyiwa Founder and Co-Chair, Higherlife Foundation
Mrs Tsitsi Masiyiwa is an African philanthropist and social entrepreneur who has devoted much of her life to empowering disadvantaged children through education and…
