Nobel Prizes are the most prestigious awards on the planet but the aura of this year’s announcements has been dulled by questions over why so few women have entered the pantheon, particularly in the sciences.
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Hockey coaches in Ontario to hold mandatory gender diversity conversations with players
Ontario hockey coaches have been mandated to discuss gender diversity issues with children as part of the “pre-season chat” required by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF). Obligatory conversations on gender identification and expression will be held across all levels of competition involving teams of all ages. Read more “We want to make the game inclusive […]
Ontario hockey coaches ordered to talk to players about gender diversity
In minor hockey dressing rooms across Ontario this fall, coaches will be delivering a different kind of message. It won't be focused on power-play strategy or skating fundamentals. Instead, every coach in the province has been mandated to carry out a pre-season chat with players about gender diversity, respect and inclusion. "We want to make the […]
Male-dominated slopes? When it comes to adventure, gender is irrelevant
Share this article After 18 years of snowboarding, Jennifer Ennion has learned a thing or two about holding her own in a male-dominated environment—but she’s looking forward to seeing more stereotype-smashing women on the slopes. It’s a powder day. Around 70 centimeters of fresh snow have fallen and the glow of the street lamps outside […]
Should There Be Racial and Gender Quotas for the U.S. Congress? We Asked, You Answered
Last week, we asked: Should there be racial and gender quotas for the U.S. Congress?You answered, and here are your thoughts, edited for clarity. Niko Zagame, Manitowoc, Wisconsin How about term limits so we don’t have career politicians? The presidency has a two-term limit, which is eight years. Why not similar term limits for senators […]
Should There Be Racial and Gender Quotas for U.S. Congress? We Asked, You Answered
Last week, we asked: Should there be racial and gender quotas for the U.S. Congress?You answered, and here are your thoughts, edited for clarity. Niko Zagame, Manitowoc, Wisconsin How about term limits so we don’t have career politicians? The presidency has a two-term limit, which is eight years. Why not similar term limits for senators […]
Why Curie’s no Einstein: A subtle gender bias in science
Enlarge / Who’s this? If your answer didn’t include “Albert,” you’re pretty typical. (credit: Columbia University) When we talk about the most famous scientists, we’re often on a last name basis. For figures like Darwin and Einstein, first names and even titles like “professor” seem irrelevant. We know who they are, and a single name […]
There’s Nothing Noble about Science’s Nobel Prize Gender Gap
Opinion: Given the dearth of women receiving the top science prizes, it’s time for the Nobel Committee to revamp how it awards great work. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b085233899fa20f71de722a/master/pass/mariagoeppertmayer-515489470.jpg
Pediatricians, parents guided on gender diversity to help kids grow up ‘feeling safe and secure’
A new online resource will help pediatricians answer common questions from parents relating to children’s gender identity.
Meghan Markle to fall pregnant 'shortly' after wedding – and THIS will be the gender
Meghan Markle, 36, will marry Prince Harry, 33, on May 19 2018 – and a psychic has said Meghan will fall pregnant “quite soon” after the royal wedding. It is believed she will give birth to a baby girl with her future husband Prince Harry. With the birth of the third child of Kate Middleton, 36, […]
