Gender Bias and Its Impact on Education, Business, Politics and Society
By Linda Lowen, About.com Guide to Women's Issues
Though subtle, gender bias exists in every aspect of society - from the workplace to the political arena. The gender gap affects our children's education, the size of the paycheck we bring home, and why women still lag behind men in math and science careers.
Sexism in the 2008 Presidential Campaign
First Hillary Clinton, and now Sarah Palin. Gender bias has crossed the aisle and challenged both the Democrats and Republicans this election year.
- Impact of Sexism on Hillary Clinton's Campaign
- Sarah Palin's Campaign - Sexism and Gender Discrimination
In the Media
Do women see themselves accurately reflected on television, in film, in advertising, and in print and broadcast news? Maybe that's because only 3% of media decision-makers - those with enough clout to determine content - are female.
At Work
Why do women still earn only 77 cents for every dollar men earn? It's due to gender bias in the workplace, and it affects us all.
