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Progress of women in politics

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:19:07 +0000

The devilish time when women faced a lot discrimination has been left a far behind, especially in the field of politics and there is a demand of women representatives for governments of different nations. More and more laws, especially in the developing countries have been passed and enforced to ensure their progress in this field of politics. The varied interests which each woman tends to have, brings the scope of more and more selection of women in politics.

Women Receive 80% Smaller Bonuses in Banking Than Men

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:24:18 +0000

In the United Kingdom’s financial sector women are receiving up to 80% less than their male counterparts in performance related bonuses. Male employers earned a median of £14,500 per year in bonuses while the women received only £2,875 on average. The findings also show that women new to the financial sector will begin with a lower salary than men in the same position. The chair of the commission has slammed the discrepancy and said it must be amended.
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Study Of Women In Science

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:38:59 +0000

A research project is underway to study why women do or don’t choose careers in science. Taking place at Wellesley College in Massachusetts the study follows women’s experiences in school and later, during their career. Two groups are being studied. One group is about to graduate soon, and the other graduated between the years 1968 and 1991. Female students show a interest in science before college, but then a large majority then find other subjects more interesting.

History Of African Women In Politics

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:37:12 +0000

The role of African women in politics has not been a easy path. While women held political power in early Igbo society the degree of this status changed throughout history. The main historical divisions to consider were the precolonial, colonial, decolonization and post-independence periods. women in politics in precolonial times was mainly complementary involvement. In the colonial period the role of women in politics began to get worst. After decolonization women were involved in politics, but not very much.