In April 2018, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that women cannot be paid less than men based on prior salary. The Ninth Circuit Court in San Francisco decided unanimously, and its ruling came the day before national Equal Pay Day, which marks how long it takes the average woman...
A professional cheerleading job for a national sports team is a role that many young girls fantasize about while they strive for excellence on their high school cheerleading squads. Many professional cheerleaders began their careers as dancers, having spent many years studying ballet, jazz, tap, and more. Competition for a...
Pregnancy and the impending birth of a child should be a joyful time for a woman and her family. However, when she shares the news at work, she may be treated in a way that she had not expected. Having advanced degrees and a prestigious position may not help with...
Sexual harassment consists of statements or actions that are sexually suggestive or initiate a discussion regarding sex. Often, these sexual actions or comments serve to attempt to intimidate the victim to gain power over them in a workplace environment. Sexual harassment can occur between equal-level coworkers or it can occur...
This past year, the #MeToo movement has brought sexual harassment and discrimination into the light. Women from all over the globe have spoken out, and continue to do so, about continuous sexual harassment from men in the workplace. Not many men have joined this movement, even though many fall victims....
The #MeToo movement made headlines and captured national attention when it originated after the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Since then, rampant sexual harassment cases across numerous industries have been reported, and victims have been sharing their stories. However, despite being in the spotlight for quite some time, the MeToo movement has...