Study shows persistent gender pay gaps in the Four States

FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE— KSN/KODE — A recent study by Eldessouky Law, focusing on the gender pay disparities within the United States, has shed light on the ongoing issue of wage inequality between men and women. By analyzing average annual salaries and integrating data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), significant disparities have been revealed particularly in []

The Next Web—Study shows ‘benevolent sexism’ in startups widens the gender gap. Our understanding of the challenges women face in the startup ecosystem is limited. Past research has focused on overt negative sexist attitudes that question women’s competence and suitability for entrepreneurship. This view overlooks the existence of more subtle, yet pervasive and socially acceptable, sexist attitudes that often go unnoticed. Given the sheer number of people interested or working in startups today, from investors to suppliers to job applicants, the effects of these...

Phys.org—Startup financing gender gaps greater in societies where women are more empowered: Study. Commercial bankers provide capital to fund the operations and growth of businesses. However, as these lenders evaluate entrepreneurs who apply for loans, gender bias leads to women being denied more often than their male counterparts.

Phys.org—Study shows the longer spilled oil lingers in freshwater, the more persistent compounds it produces. Oil is an important natural resource for many industries, but it can lead to serious environmental damage when accidentally spilled. While large oil spills are highly publicized, every year, there are many smaller-scale spills into lakes, rivers, and oceans.