All Entries in the "Women and Work" Category
Returning to School as a Single Parent
At some point in everybody’s life, they make a decision whether or not to pursue a higher education. For many, the choice is an easy one; depending upon their career choice, they either do or do not need a degree, and they make their decision based on that. However, it’s becoming increasingly common for people [...]
A woman’s work is NEVER done
Happy Labor Day. Hope you enjoy this newish music video of “Rosie The Riveter” by The Four Vagabonds, with subtitles. How can you explain Labor Day to your kids? Try The Washington Post’s The Answer Sheet here. For more info: Rosie the Riveter: Women Working During the Second World War. Photo from NPS. Background: Why [...]
Young women now earning more than men
Looking for cities where young women earn more than men? Yes, it is possible! Tell your daughters and young friends to try Atlanta, Memphis and New York. They’re just a few of the cities where young, college-educated women are earning more than men. “The greatest disparity is in Atlanta, where young, childless women made 121% [...]
Biggest lawsuit ever about discrepancy between men and women’s salaries
Here’s a case worth watching. USA Today’s Jayne O’Donnell reports: Wal-Mart (WMT) asked the Supreme Court last week to dump a class-action lawsuit against it that the retailer says is the largest employment suit ever. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in April that Wal-Mart should face charges in court that it pays [...]
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