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How World War I shaped labor force participation for women
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 15, 2024
New research finds that more women entering clerical work during World War I changed gender norms for years to come.
Female fire crew in Colorado clears a path for women in wildland firefighting
Jun 26, 2024
The vast majority of Forest Service firefighters are men. A crew of women who are comfortable roughing it aim to change the equation.
A greater percentage of women are working than ever before
May 15, 2024
What's behind the surge in women workers? And will the numbers keep climbing?
How the typewriter propelled women into the office
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Nov 24, 2021
Typewriters were "crucial" to the rise of women's workforce participation in the 20th century, says economic historian Elyce Rotella.
Can well-off young women save China's economic recovery?
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 13, 2021
Women drive the bulk of household purchasing decisions in China. What do they want to spend their money on?
Afghan women stand to lose 20 years of gains as Taliban seize control
Aug 17, 2021
The last time the fundamentalists were in power, they banned education for girls and women.
How the pandemic affected one paramedic's career
by
Reema Khrais
and Minju Park
Jul 19, 2021
With the pandemic forcing school and daycare closures around the country, children are spending more time at home — and women are bearing the brunt of that.
For public good, not for profit.
You wouldn't recognize Disney without the work of these women
by
Bridget Bodnar
and Kai Ryssdal
Oct 23, 2019
A new book details the rise and fall of female animators and storytellers in the early days of Walt Disney Studios.
Younger workers more likely to talk pay with colleagues
Jul 4, 2019
Greater transparency around salaries could help close racial and gender pay gaps but can be tricky to navigate.
The campaign finance of women's suffrage
Jun 4, 2019
Behind the political struggle was a well-financed lobbying operation.