Women and Work

Women's Equality ... Why Not Now?

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 07.07.2008 | Politics

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Marcia G. Yerman

Firecrackers and picnics aside, Abigail Adams didn't get to sign the Declaration of Independence, Betsy Ross sewed the flag, and how many people even know who Deborah Samson Gannett was?

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Goldman Leads with "10,000 Women" Initiative

Deborah Siegel and Jacki Zehner | Posted 03.07.2008 | Business

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Deborah Siegel and Jacki Zehner

Goldman Sach's vision to empower women entrepreneurs with a business education is an important component in support of long-term economic growth.

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Women, Money, and Personal Reinvention

Maddy Dychtwald | Posted 02.29.2008 | Business

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Maddy Dychtwald

One of the key reasons that stories like Bonneville and Gideon's Dream are appearing on the media landscape at this point in history is the rising social and financial power of maturing women.

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A Peaceful Revolution: Do Stay-At-Home Moms Need a Fair Pay Act?

Katie Bethell and Nanette Fondas | Posted 02.12.2008 | Living

Read More: Single Motherhood, Fair Pay Restoration Act, Women and Work, Stay at Home Mothers, Fair Pay, A Peaceful Revolution, Living News
Katie Bethell and Nanette Fondas

By not supporting fair pay for women who do work outside the home, we contribute to a society that devalues women and women's work.

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The Rockin' Women Entrepreneurs the Venture World Is Missing Out On

Nataly Kogan | Posted 12.18.2007 | Business

Read More: Women Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalists, Women and Work, Business News
Nataly Kogan

When I started my career in venture capital I thought that I would find many women entrepreneurs to back. Then the dark reality hit.

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A Peaceful Revolution: Mind the Gap: The Female CEO

Irma D. Herrera | Posted 12.18.2007 | Living

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Irma D. Herrera

Having a woman boss with a say about pay, promotions, and work schedules is good for the women at all levels.

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The Only Business Advice You Really Need

Pamela Redmond Satran | Posted 12.06.2007 | Living

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Pamela Redmond Satran

Making it in your own business from home undoubtedly also takes drive and discipline, too. But start with not doing the laundry, and the rest can fall into place.

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The Unfinished Business of the Women's Movement

Peggy Levitt | Posted 12.05.2007 | Living

Read More: Working Women, Working Mothers, Stay at Home Mothers, Women and Work, Stay-at-Home Moms, Living News
Peggy Levitt

An awful lot of schmoozing goes into making life run not just smoothly, but well, and that's still primarily women's responsibility.

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Still Selling Women Short

Louise Marie Roth | Posted 12.02.2007 | Business

Read More: Working Women, Zoe Cruz, Morgan Stanley, Women on Wall Street, Wall Street, Women and Work, Business News
Louise Marie Roth

After the ouster of Zoe Cruz from a high executive position at Morgan Stanley, are women back to square one, circa 1970, on Wall Street?

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We Need Co-CEO Households

Eve Tahmincioglu | Posted 11.20.2007 | Living

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Eve Tahmincioglu

It's about time that we shifted the big fat spotlight onto the men in this country. We all want happy and clean homes, so we all have to get familiar with the mop.

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Working Mom Moments

Risa Green | Posted 11.08.2007 | Living

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Risa Green

For working mothers, there is a similar phenomenon -- a connection that we all have with other, revolving around what we call, simply, "Working Mom Moments."

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Basic Black

Cathie Black | Posted 11.07.2007 | Living

Read More: Having It All, Balancing Work and Family, Balance, Basic Black, Balancing Your Life, Women and Work, Cathie Black, Living News
Cathie Black

It's not a crime to leave at 5:30 on some days. Because the reality is, you're going to be a better, more effective employee if you have a satisfying personal life.

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Generation eXXception

Emily Amick and Rosanna Hertz | Posted 11.06.2007 | Living

Read More: Balancing Work and Family, Title IX, Childcare, Sexism at Work, Sexism, Opt-Out Revolution, Mommy Track, Work-Life Balance, Opt-Out, Feminism, Women and Work, Wellesley, Living News
Emily Amick and Rosanna Hertz

Young women believe that employment will be part of their life's fabric; motherhood will not prompt them to choose between family or work.

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Does Every Young, Ambitious Woman Need a Mentor? Cathie Black Volunteers

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 10.23.2007 | Living

Read More: Ms. Magazine, Mentors, Feminist, Hearsties, Cathie Black, Career Advice, Hearst, Women and Work, Living News
Jesse Kornbluth

If you happen to lack a powerful woman with a generous heart, look no further --- Cathie Black is not one of those people who got to the top and promptly set about making sure no one else could follow her route.

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