We constantly find new research about the ways in which women are paid and promoted across sectors. Industries, often pushed by individuals and special interest groups, are slowly waking up to the need for data and transparent disclosures regarding their business practices with regard to gender equity in workplaces. Today, we examine three recent reports: an analysis of census data by the AAUW discussing the pay gap, Columbia University’s two-year study on women and faculty of color, and PwC’s Women in Leadership 2017 report (which was released this week). The findings are not altogether sunny so in the interest of all of our mental note, we’ll end with some good news.
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This week, I will shamelessly copy one of my favorite podcast hosts, Jon Lovett. On his weekly show, Lovett has a segment called the Rant Wheel, in which he spins the wheel and rants about whatever topic it lands on. In my modified version, I would like to rant about some of the infuriating or inspiring things we’ve seen in the news in the last couple weeks.
Read MoreWhen curious, conscientious researchers encounter new data, they can ask existing questions in new ways. This is exactly the case for researchers Benjamin Artz, Amanda Goodall, and Andrew J. Oswalt. Their recent Harvard Business Review article, “Research: Women Ask for Raises as Often as Men, but Are Less Likely to Get Them,” suggests several ways in which women’s wage-negotiating behavior may be different than we used to think. Below, I summarize some of their key findings and implications for leaders.
Read MoreThis will be my last of the argument series for a while. I have enjoyed writing it and I’m sure that I will continue to reference this series and engage many of the same topics in future blogs. For my last argument, I’m going to take on a very specific issue. Recently, student dress codes have been all over the news. So, let’s argue about them!
Read MoreSchool has begun. Where do we focus first? Student achievement? Sure. But how do we get there? This week, Lisa highlights the influence of principals on student achievement and how school systems can refocus their work to create more equitable learning environments for all students. How have you created an equitable learning environment for all students? Leave us a comment below!
Read MoreWe are so excited to welcome Cimone Philpotts, a doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware and community organizer, as our first guest blogger. As one of her many roles, Cimone conducts research about Black women and girls in the state of Delaware. We wanted to include her research here because, while they speak specifically to the First State, the findings are all too familiar – Black women are excluded from leadership opportunities, comprehensive health care, access to high-quality education, and earnings equal to their white and male peers. Rectifying these inequities are at the heart of AEC’s mission and we are eager to bring more research like Cimone’s to the fore in order to know better and do better for Black women.
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