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Career
Will There Ever Be a Truce in the Mommy Wars?

Joan C Williams on April 15, 2012

Last Thursday an online tempest erupted when Hilary Rosen went on CNN to explain that she didn’t think Ann Romney was a worthy voice for America’s women because she “has actually never worked a day in her life.” The kerfluffle might seem familiar.

Last Thursday an online tempest erupted when Hilary Rosen went on CNN to explain that she didn’t think Ann Romney was a worthy voice for America’s women because she “has actually never worked a day in her life.” The kerfluffle might seem familiar.

Appetite
The Hunger Games' Vision for the Future

Joan C Williams on March 22, 2012

There's not a lot to love about The Hunger Games' Panem—but the upcoming movie provides a hopeful vision for a future of gender equality.

There's not a lot to love about The Hunger Games' Panem—but the upcoming movie provides a hopeful vision for a future of gender equality.

Gender
Men and Women: Still Both From Earth

Joan C Williams on January 13, 2012

A new study purports to show fundamental differences between the sexes. But humans are taught literally from birth what is appropriate behavior for a woman and what is appropriate behavior for a man, and the fact that fully grown men and women have learned to exhibit different behaviors isn't exactly groundbreaking news.

A new study purports to show fundamental differences between the sexes. But humans are taught literally from birth what is appropriate behavior for a woman and what is appropriate behavior for a man, and the fact that fully grown men and women have learned to exhibit different behaviors isn't exactly groundbreaking news.

Stress
A Survival Guide to the Holiday Season

Joan C Williams on December 19, 2011

Do tensions run high in your household around the holiday season? Break the cycle with a few simple changes.

Do tensions run high in your household around the holiday season? Break the cycle with a few simple changes.

Bias
Brag Like a Lady: Self-Promote Without Backlash

Joan C Williams on October 24, 2011

We all know that self-promotion is the way to get ahead, but it poses special challenges for women. Here are a few tips for making your achievements known in the office while avoiding being seen as a bitch.

We all know that self-promotion is the way to get ahead, but it poses special challenges for women. Here are a few tips for making your achievements known in the office while avoiding being seen as a bitch.

Wisdom
Bad Advice Leads to Backlash for Working Women

Joan C Williams on October 19, 2011

Despite all the advice women receive telling them that they fall behind men in the workplace because they don't ask for raises; because they don't network; because they don't promote themselves, it turns out that women actually do all of these things, as much as or more than men. The problem isn't us, it's them.

Despite all the advice women receive telling them that they fall behind men in the workplace because they don't ask for raises; because they don't network; because they don't promote themselves, it turns out that women actually do all of these things, as much as or more than men. The problem isn't us, it's them.

Anger
Michele Bachmann: Mad Woman or Cool Under Pressure?

Joan C Williams on August 13, 2011

Deeming Michele Bachman the Queen of Rage - particularly in tandem with that admittedly crazy-eyes photo - is bound to trigger certain negative-competence stereotypes. The thing that makes Newsweek's cover a low blow is that Michelle Bachmann does anger well.

Deeming Michele Bachman the Queen of Rage - particularly in tandem with that admittedly crazy-eyes photo - is bound to trigger certain negative-competence stereotypes. The thing that makes Newsweek's cover a low blow is that Michelle Bachmann does anger well.

Career
Cat Got Your Tongue?

Joan C Williams on July 19, 2011

A grandfather who worked for a tracker supply company arrived at work one day to find that his employer, with no notice, had posted an announcement of two hours of mandatory overtime.

A grandfather who worked for a tracker supply company arrived at work one day to find that his employer, with no notice, had posted an announcement of two hours of mandatory overtime.

Social Networking
The New Boys’ Club

Joan C Williams on July 19, 2011

Google +, Google’s new social network, was launched last month to much fanfare as an invitation-only service. According to early data, membership in the first few weeks was a much as 90% male.

Google +, Google’s new social network, was launched last month to much fanfare as an invitation-only service. According to early data, membership in the first few weeks was a much as 90% male.