Sexes

What’s Really Behind Why Women Earn Less Than Men?

Once it was because they weren’t as well educated. What’s holding them back now?

• Gillian B. White
• February 11, 2016

How OKCupid Users' Views of Sex Have Changed Since 2005

A new report from the company finds that American daters are growing more traditional in some ways, and more open-minded in others.

• Olga Khazan
• February 11, 2016

A Site Where Women Can Review Their Employers' Female-Friendliness

Fairygodboss's anonymous reports point to a recipe for job satisfaction.

• Bourree Lam
• February 9, 2016

The Crisis Facing America's Working Daughters

Many are familiar with the challenges faced by working moms, but the troubles of women with aging parents are unseen and widely ignored.

• Liz O’Donnell
• February 9, 2016

Protect Your Womb From the Devil Drink

Let’s talk about the CDC’s bonkers new alcohol guidelines for women.

• Olga Khazan and Julie Beck
• February 3, 2016

When Leaving Is the Only Option

In fiction and in life, the archetype of the woman who quits her job over sexism at work is all too common.

• Li Zhou
• February 3, 2016

Obama's New Equal-Pay Rules

Companies with 100 employees or more will be required to disclose pay data broken down by race and gender to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

• Bourree Lam
• January 29, 2016

Sage, Ink: The Stresses of New Motherhood

• Sage Stossel
• January 27, 2016

How ‘Service With a Smile’ Takes a Toll on Women

When workers’ emotions deviate from what’s expected of their gender, they are often left to process the backlash on their own.

• Adia Harvey Wingfield
• January 26, 2016

Pinterest's Data-Driven Approach to Improving Diversity

Like many of its tech-industry peers, Pinterest has struggled to build a workforce that includes women and minorities. It's hoping a new strategy will help change that.

• Li Zhou
• January 15, 2016