An executive order President Donald Trump signed on his first day back in office offers a new federal government definition of the sexes that could have a major impact on transgender people nationwide. The order calls for the federal government to define sex as only male or female and for that to be reflected on…
Men Outnumber Women 7:1 in Engineering Majors at Struggling US Colleges. (Getty Images) A recent study has highlighted a troubling trend in US STEM education: The gender gap in engineering and technical fields is widening, particularly at institutions serving students with lower math achievement. A 2024 study named, An institution-level analysis of gender gaps in…
Alabama’s Anti-DEI Law Faces Legal Battle as Professors and Students Challenge Restrictions on Race and Gender Discussions. (AP Photo) Alabama’s new law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities is facing a legal challenge from faculty and students. The lawsuit, filed on January 14, 2025, claims that the law violates First Amendment…
Gender equality, often considered a cornerstone of progress, traces its roots and fundamental expression in education. In the United States, which champions academic excellence, recent data by The Wall Street Journal, an American newspaper has painted a troubling picture: Girls are falling behind boys in test scores, and the gap is widening. Since 2019, girls’…
For years, social media companies made it a top priority to combat hate speech. But in recent months, they have waffled over how to tackle hateful online commentary, particularly when it is directed at L.G.B.T.Q. communities. Meta on Tuesday said it would drop some of its rules protecting L.G.B.T.Q. people. The changes included allowing users…
Abhijit Banerjee at the event discussing his latest book While young women around the world are stepping into jobs, shaping their futures, and embracing independence, most in India remain tethered to the age-old choreography of preparing for marriage. Why does a society so proud of its progress still see a woman’s prime years as a…
The University of Iowa has announced plans to close its Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies department, alongside other significant academic restructuring efforts, in response to evolving perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Under the proposed plan, the university will also eliminate the American Studies department and the current majors in American Studies and Social…
BENGALURU: Healthcare-focused global capability centres (GCCs) continue to struggle with gender diversity. According to Teamlease data, women constitute only 28% of the workforce, matching industry standards. In R&D roles, women representation drops further to 15%.“The gap is expected to persist due to the broader gender gap in STEM with just 27% women in the STEM…
Maharashtra Higher Education in ASHE 2024: GER Growth, PhD Boom, and Infrastructure Gaps Maharashtra, a leading state in India for higher education, presents a dynamic picture of growth, challenges, and evolving trends. Among the most intriguing findings from the Annual Status of Higher Education (ASHE) 2024, compiled by the CII Higher Education Committee and Deloitte,…
Karnataka, a key player in India’s education landscape, has witnessed notable advancements in its higher education sector over the past five years. The ASHE 2024 report, compiled by the CII Higher Education Committee and Deloitte, offers an analytical perspective on key trends, drawing from AISHE and Census 2011 data. With a literacy rate of 75.4%,…