Thousands of female economists say their colleagues sexually assaulted or discriminated against them in the workplace
The most recent findings only confirm what many in the field have suspected for awhile, said Jason Furman, a Harvard University professor who served as a top economic adviser to former President Barack Obama.
While an increasing number of women have joined related fields in recent years, gender gaps have mostly persisted in economics. The rate of women studying to become professional economists has barely budged over the past decade and a half, according to a separate AEAEconomists say that has created an echo chamber of sorts, limiting voices in teaching and research.
"It is time for the profession to change, even if some parts of it have to be prodded into better behavior," Lovely said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
In Taliban-controlled areas, Afghan women face restrictions, but some find ways to push backA female doctor has won insurgents’ respect by treating their female family members.
Read more »
Trial to start in Saudi Arabia for jailed female activists, relatives and rights groups saySaudi officials have hinted at a pardon. Human rights groups say the women should be released immediately.
Read more »
Which Fictional Women From Books Are Your Favorite?Who Are Your Favorite Female Book Characters?
Read more »
Oprah, Kylie Jenner And The Other Richest Self-Made Women In the WorldLike Oprah, a number of female billionaires overcame extraordinary circumstances to rise to the top ForbesBillionaires
Read more »
Diane Kruger, 42, flaunts abs four months after giving birth: 'The female body is AMAZING'Diane Kruger proudly flaunted her chiseled abs on Instagram Saturday, four months after giving birth to her daughter with actor Norman Reedus.
Read more »
'I Am Not Male Or Female': Sam Smith Says He Is Gender Nonbinary“When I saw the nonbinary, genderqueer, and I read into it, and I heard these people speaking, I was like ‘Fuck, that is me.’”
Read more »