Is the oil industry still men-dominated?
It is not a surprise that when you think about oil industry, you see it as male-dominated. Oil industry has always been associated with men, especially because more men than women pursue technical degrees needed for work in the oil industry. Nevertheless, according to the data provided by the General Social Survey (GSS), since 1970s […]
Spotlight: Noor Al Yaseen, Saudi Arabia Woman Filmmaker
With only two years left to complete her program in medical school, Noor Al Yaseen made the decision to drop out. Eight months would pass before her family in Saudi Arabia would speak to her again. Little could deter Al Yaseen, however. She was determined to succeed as a filmmaker.
Broadening the Horizons of Film: Dana Brawer
How a Female Visionary Plans to Diversify the Film Industry Dana Brawer is an ambitious, hard working businesswoman and writer. She is an honors graduate from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Film, and TV with a concentration in directing, editing and screenwriting.
Beyond Gender: The Reality of One Woman and Her Spouse’s Transition
Leslie Fabian met her spouse in 1987: a cross-dresser named David. Throughout twenty years of marriage, David believed himself to be a cross dresser and identified with the female persona of “Deborah In 2009, David finally decided to transition and live as a woman full-time. Before transitioning, David sometimes said he would have loved to […]
Winners of The Disability Film Challenge, Jenna Kanell and Katy Tulka
“People say that the bumblebee should not be able to fly. According to the laws of aerodynamics, his wings are too short, his body is too big. But nobody ever told him about aerodynamics, so he doesn’t know what he is and isn’t capable of. Despite what everyone says, the bumblebee flies.” These are the […]
Beyond Gender: One Woman and Her Wife’s Transition
Leslie Fabian met her spouse in 1987: a cross-dresser named David. Throughout twenty years of marriage, David was assumed to be a man who occasionally wore women’s clothing and identified with the female persona of “Deborah” until finally, Deborah decided to transition and live as a full-time woman. Before transitioning,
Like Father, Like Daughter
How a Family Business is Truly a Supreme Creation Smruti Sriram and father Sri Ram own Supreme Creations, the world’s largest manufacturing company of reusable bags, eco-packaging, and giveaways. Not only are the products ethical, but also eco-friendly; each product can be reused over 5,000 times.
Sedentary Lifestyle May Increase Cancer Risk In Women, New Study
A new and alarming study says that women who sit too long—either at work or at home—might be at a significantly higher risk for developing cancer than those who are more active. Karen Basen-Engquist is the director of the Center for Energy Balance and Cancer Prevention and Survivorship at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Meet the First Woman to Win Math’s Most Prestigious Prize
AS AN 8-YEAR-OLD, Maryam Mirzakhani used to tell herself stories about the exploits of a remarkable girl. Every night at bedtime, her heroine would become mayor, travel the world or fulfill some other grand destiny. Today, Mirzakhani — a 37-year-old mathematics professor at Stanford University — still writes elaborate stories in her mind.
U.S. Women Win World Cup, Get Stiffed By FIFA
The U.S. women’s soccer team defeated Japan on Sunday to win the World Cup. For their dominant performance, the team will collect $2 million from FIFA, the international body that runs the tournament. The championship prize for women pales in comparison to the $8 million in prize money awarded to men’s teams who lose in […]
