Sep 15 Weekly Poem: Saeed Jones composes a 'Prelude' to one Boy's coming-of-age By Anya van Wagtendonk Poet Saeed Jones explores themes of gender and masculinity, sex and violence, power, history and memory in his debut poetry collection, “Prelude to Bruise.” Crafted over the course of nearly five years, the book narrates the development of a figure… Continue reading
May 28 Watch Google's diversity record shows women and minorities left behind By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 20 Watch NIH orders scientists to test new drugs on animals of both sexes By PBS News Hour The National Institutes of Health announced that it will require scientists to test new drugs on both male and female animals. Until now, most early trials have been conducted on males. Judy Woodruff joins Dr. Janine Clayton of National Institutes… Continue watching
May 06 Watch What does it mean to be a girl? How parents can help daughters decide for themselves By PBS News Hour In the last few decades, a multi-billion dollar industry has evolved around princess stories and toys. But in contrast to this pink and purple “girlie” world are alternatives emphasizing more diverse interests and portraying different kinds of heroines. Gwen Ifill… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch Obama signs executive orders on pay transparency for federal contractors By PBS News Hour President Obama issued two executive orders aimed at income disparity based on gender on what the White House proclaimed Equal Pay Day. But Republicans charged the president and Democrats were playing politics rather than improving policy. Judy Woodruff gets two… Continue watching
Apr 02 Australia's high court rules in favor of gender neutrality By Ruth Tam Australia’s supreme court has ruled that New South Whales must recognize gender neutrality in addition to categorizing people as male or female. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch Nat Geo's female photojournalists capture and share visions of the world By PBS News Hour Nat Geo's female photojournalists capture and share visions of the world… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch How the implausible quest to 'have it all' may set women up for disappointment How the implausible quest to 'have it all' may set women up for disappointment… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch Pervasive Preference for Baby Boys Over Girls Prevails Among Parents in India Pervasive Preference for Baby Boys Over Girls Prevails Among Parents in India… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch In 'Half the Sky,' Transforming Limitations on Women's Opportunities Worldwide Transforming Women's Lives from 'Weapons of War'… Continue watching