The scene in this cozy Atlanta living room would -- at first glance -- warm an early feminist's heart. Gathered by the fireplace one recent evening, sipping wine and nibbling cheese, are the members of a book club, each of them a beneficiary of all that feminists of 30-odd years … [Read more...] about What Happened to Feminism?
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Why Aren’t More Women at the Top?
Why aren't more women leading U.S. companies? That question has been asked ever since women began flooding the workforce in the 1970s. Unfortunately, it remains just as relevant today: Women make up 3% of the top corporate officers in the companies that comprise the Fortune 500. … [Read more...] about Why Aren’t More Women at the Top?
What is the Glass Ceiling?
The Glass Ceiling Toussaint discusses the history of women’s economic oppression, including the recent phenomenon of “the glass ceiling.” Since the landing of the Mayflower, the fabric of American society has shifted with increased scientific advancements which have affected … [Read more...] about What is the Glass Ceiling?