US survey of women finds rampant sexism in tech. Can it be fixed?
By Rebekah Mintzer, Corporate Counsel Ellen Pao may have lost her gender discrimination case against famed venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, but she did succeed in triggering a national conversation about women’s treatment in the workplace, especially in the…
Olwomen story of the week
By Jenny Smith From Olwomen Top 12 Hairstyles For Women In Their 60’s And Beyond Hairstyles Hair is a very important part of your body. You must take care of your hair as it is a symbol of beauty on…
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Caribbean women journalists and those testy moments with men
BY JEDIAEL CARTER From Jamaica Observer Women have been breaking the proverbial “glass ceiling” and continue to make strides in the competitive man’s world. As they continue to work and achieve greatness, some women are of the belief that despite…
U.S. women to open January camp with 26 players
CHICAGO – The United States women’s national team will enter into a new era on January 5, when it starts a training camp without several of the stars that paved the way for an unprecedented level success over the last…
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Flow celebrates Caribbean’s Next Top Model winner Kittisha Doyle
The second cycle of Caribbean’s Next Top Model, sponsored by Flow, came to a nail-biting and exciting conclusion last week. After intense competitions and exciting challenges, Kittisha Doyle from Grenada impressed the judges with her charm, toned physique and her…
Wambach leaves as a legend
From CONCACAF NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Abby Wambach left the beautiful game in her own inimitable way Wednesday night. After making a final appearance for the United States women’s national team, she told the world, “Bourbon Street, watch out,” referring…
Olwomen story of the week
7 Worth-Remembering Movies like the Last Song – That Is How I Feel you, Go On ! By Jenny Smith From Olwomen In the list of movies to watch, movies like the last song is one such suggestion you can…
Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean warns of high number of femicides
By Jennifer Kennedy From Latin Correspondence The Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has warned about the region’s high number of femicides. Last month, the Gender Equality Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLAC complied…
Seduced and Abandoned by Victoria’s Secret’s Fleshy Fashion Parade
From The Daily Beast Received wisdom has it that the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is a night of pert, bouncy demi-porn. But it feels more celebratory than masturbatory. In a world where objectifying women is increasingly frowned upon, the Victoria’s…
Pentagon: All US military positions to open to women, ‘No exceptions’
From Newsmax The U.S. military will open up all its positions — including front-line combat roles — to women, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Thursday, in a sweeping move that ends centuries of tradition. “I am announcing my decision ….
