Topic: Slate

Why Did Vogue Leave Out Female Writers From Its Edith Wharton Photo Spread?

Pulitzer-prize winning author, Edith Wharton would’ve celebrated her 150^th birthday this year, and many are marking the occasion with homage to honor the writer, including Vogue. In a beautifully shot spread, photographed by none other than the talented Annie Leibovitz, Vogue recreates scenes from Wharton’s works. Given her high-society status, and love of design, I think Wharton would’ve approved.

But not everyone was so impressed. In her recent post for Slate’s Brow Beat blog, Kate Bolick focuses not on the stunning images, but the fact that there aren’t any female writers included in the shoot. More »

What Comes After “Women Don’t Negotiate”?

Here are some headlines just from the last year: “‘They Don’t Negotiate’: Why Young Women College Graduates Are Still Paid Less Than Men,” “Why Women Don’t Negotiate,” “Ask for a Rase? Most Women Hesitate,” “Women Don’t Negotiate for Themselves.” And on and on. We get it. Now who’s going to help us learn to negotiate? More »

Gender Equality Is Just Smart Economics According To The World Bank

A new World Bank study released this week is basically advising that by creating better opportunities for women everywhere, the world will be a better place. It found that gross domestic product per capita and gender equality are positively correlated. More »