Church of England to explore gender-neutral terms for God — women clergy’s suggestions for replacing ‘Our Father’
Official Christian doctrine is that God has no gender; yet “He” is described almost exclusively in masculine terms
Women farmers emerging as decision-makers, innovators in wheat-based systems: Study
Women adopted specific strategies to further their interests in the context of wheat-based livelihoods, challenging men as sole decision-makers, …
‘Increased representation of women, ethnic groups not enough to overcome biases in STEM’
Down to Earth speaks to Meena Balagopal, educational researcher and ecologist, CSU, on gender bias and racism in STEM disciplines
International Women’s Day: There is new proof that COVID-19 impacted women more than men
Women have had to suffer more loss of employment and non-compensation of labour, according to a recent study published in The Lancet
A just, robust economy needs upskilling and reskilling of women
Gender gap at workplace is more stark in India than even comparable south Asian economies
Binary blunders
The gender spectrum is a consequence of the complex interplay between culture and highly-nuanced and protean brain
Climate change is destroying women’s lives in Alwar
A host of climate change-related problems bedevil the district’s women and girls, unlike men and boys
Women in Kerala Assembly poorly represented despite inheriting legacies like KR Gouri
Only 11 women were elected to the 140-member state Assembly in the recently concluded election
Maputo Protocol contributed towards Africa’s progress on gender equality, but growth uneven: Report
Protocol considered one of the world’s most progressive legal frameworks for women’s rights; was launched 20 years ago
Women aren't failing at science — science is failing women
Female scientists publish more and better research but are promoted less. New research from Mexico exposes gender gap in science there, and …
India’s gender gap in health, economic participation one of the worst in the world
India is among the lowest-ranked countries that have performed dismally when it comes to reducing gender gap in health
COVID-19: 2.5 mln more girls can be pushed into child marriage, warns report
This could reverse the progress of last 25 years towards gender equality and child rights, warns report by Save the Child
A parallel pandemic: Violence against women intensified during COVID-19, confirms UN
Half the women surveyed in 13 countries reported that they or a woman they knew experienced increased violence since the COVID-19 pandemic; …
What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India
All women work but only a few are salaried: Only 25.4% of women aged 15-49 years who worked in the last 12 months were paid in cash
Non-binary genders need more visibility in India’s Census 2021
Separating sex and gender in the country’s biggest socioeconomic survey is imperative
Ticking time bomb: The perilous lives of garment workers amid the pandemic
Women workers in garment industry share stories of gender discrimination, insensitive treatment and government apathy
Gender bias in medicine and medical research is still putting women’s health at risk
Women’s health has too often been considered a niche area — even though it involves roughly 50% of the world’s population
It is crucial to prioritise unique healthcare needs of LGBTQIA+ community
In India, the healthcare experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals are marred by disparities and inequities; stigma, discrimination and a lack of …
The others too
The MeToo campaign comes at a time when women are being courted for electoral gains. Is it good or bad?
Push for gender equality at COP23, Gender Action Plan adopted
The plan pushes for gender-responsive climate policy and action, and for equal representation for women at the global climate meet
China, south Asia not proactive in reducing climate impacts on women: ICIMOD
Most policy documents are silent on the existing pay gaps and women’s access to agricultural resources
25 years of Kudumbashree: How this Kerala women’s collective intervened to empower women, fight poverty
Whenever Kerala plunged into a deep crisis, be it floods or the pandemic, Kudumbashree has been there with the state and its people through thick …
Marriage equality: What good is symbolic recognition of one’s relationships sans rights?
If the central government has not debated marriage in the parliament despite private members’ bills, how likely is that happening …
Almost all states in red zone on gender equality: NITI Aayog
Latest report by think tank says that women and girls in the country experience inequalities in every aspect of life
Pregnancy of India’s first transman: Looking into unaddressed structural issues
Inclusivity, sensitivity needed to overcome socio-structural challenges of parenthood for gender-diverse people