Month: March 2013

Another kind of women’s work

—Melissa R. Klapper The current media fascination with women and power, sparked by elaborate controversies over Yahoo executive Marissa Mayer and Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, might seem both disappointing and… READ MORE

Why gender bias in science matters

—Sue V. Rosser The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published an article last September that caused quite a stir around the country. In it, a group of researchers… READ MORE

Ordinary women making history

—Ava Chamberlain One powerful woman’s voice has dominated Women’s History Month this year. Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, has appeared on television and radio programs, magazine covers… READ MORE

Rebel girls rising

—Jessica K. Taft There is a poster on the wall of my office that reminds me of the long history of girls’ activism. The image is of two girls, wearing… READ MORE