Not so long ago, the "gender gap" in higher education meant a female shortage severe enough to warrant heroic, if commonly unprincipled, efforts to increase their numbers. These efforts succeeded ...

The number of women as students and graduates at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels has grown considerably in recent decades. In some regions and disciplines, women outnumber men in university ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Liz Elting is a billion-dollar founder who covers women and business. Gender parity is gaining ground in North America, and more ...

In 2022, the gender wage gap in the United States narrowed to a record low, 1 with the median working woman receiving 78 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterpart, regardless of the ...

Throughout history, women have progressed greatly in the workplace by breaking gender barriers and shattering glass ceilings. Despite these achievements, inequalities continue and a gap in wages ...

Women are backsliding when it comes to the gender pay gap, especially in STEM, legal and marketing jobs. That’s according to a new — and sobering — study conducted by Adzuna, which trained AI-powered ...

Men and women earn unequal pay. Here’s why—and what we can do to close the gap. Have you ever wondered why Equal Pay Day exists? Equal Pay Day symbolizes just how far into the year women have to work ...