The Food and Drug Administration is taking another look at breast implants because of renewed safety concerns. Source: NYT > Business – DENISE GRADY and RONI CARYN RABIN
Women in Economics Report Rampant Sexual Assault and Bias
Survey findings are prompting the profession’s leaders to take action to prevent sex discrimination and physical abuse of female economists. Source: NYT > Business – BEN CASSELMAN and JIM TANKERSLEY
‘Mind the Pay Gap’: Reduced Berlin Transit Tickets for Women to Highlight Discrimination
Women in Germany are paid an average of 21 percent less than men. For one day only, the capital’s public transportation will offer them a corresponding discount. Source: NYT > Business – CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE
in her words: Trolls Tried to Sink ‘Captain Marvel.’ She Triumphed.
Those who targeted the new superhero film were, in part, incited by comments made by its star, Brie Larson, who called it a “big feminist movie.” Source: NYT > Business – MAYA SALAM
in her words: This Is What a Feminist Country Looks Like
Sweden has prioritized gender and women’s issues for years. Even its foreign policy is feminist. Source: NYT > Business – MAYA SALAM
Virgin Atlantic Won’t Make Female Flight Attendants Wear Makeup or Skirts Anymore
The airline has ended a longstanding requirement that female cabin crew wear makeup on duty. Pants are now available for all flight attendants as well. Source: NYT > Business – CEYLAN YEGINSU