If you're going to have a marathon, then why not choose a show with a strong female lead at its center? Thankfully, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon all have plenty of shows that tell the stories of dynamic, diverse women who are strong in a myriad of ways.
From Bar Exam to Partner: A Closer Look at Women in Law
According to the NAWL 2017 Annual Report Survey, “for over a decade, approximately 50 percent of law students nationwide have been women, law firms have recruited women entry-level associates in proportion to their representation among law school graduates.” However, as in many male-dominated industries, we do not see the same proportion of women represented as equity partners in those same law firms.
Ask These Questions In Your Next Interview To Find The Right Fit For You
Whether you’re interviewing for an internship or an executive-level management position, asking questions is something you should do in every interview. However, thinking up questions when you’re in the hot seat can be a challenge, which is why there is often a long, lingering pause as an answer to the dreaded “got any questions for us?” Be prepared the next time with a handful of these questions in your arsenal.
Key Lessons From The 2018 Forbes Women’s Summit
7 Podcasts to Binge This Summer
What I’m Watching: Ocean’s 8
Socially Constructed Gender Norms for Communication (and How to Begin Ignoring Them)
When we explore the socially constructed gender norms for men and women, it does not take long to recognize that the ideal behavior for men aligns with key characteristics we expect to see in leaders, while the ideal behavior for women aligns with the supporting roles. This is especially true when we outline expectations for how each gender communicates.
Empowerment Ear-Bytes: This American Life – "LaDonna"
Through the Lens of Motherhood: Returning to Work
Resource Roundup: Women and Finances
Last year, our friend Christine Luken wrote a guest post here on our blog. The topic: Owning Your Financial Power. I took her advice to heart and felt that I had at least accomplished two of her recommendations—I had a good relationship with money, and I had (mostly) gotten over that pesky habit of undervaluing myself. I knew that there were areas where I could advance my financial literacy but that I was doing a good job in other areas.
What I have been reminded of recently with new research coming out is that I can always learn more, get more comfortable, and share that with others.
The End of an Era
What I’m Watching: I Feel Pretty
Why Gild Does Sorority Workshops
What Does Empowering Women Really Mean?
Through the Lens of Motherhood
Three Ways to Continue the Conversation on Gender Equality
Calendars have flipped to April, which means that in addition to longer days and rising temps, we’re closing the chapter on Women’s History Month. However, we’re here to remind you that gender equality is not about a single day, or a single month—this year’s theme for International Women’s Day makes it clear that the Press for Progress is an ongoing call to drive change in ourselves, in our workplaces, and in our communities. The “hype” may have passed, but the need has not.