The condition of women in India is worse than that of men, reaching 129th place in the gender gap report.

The condition of women in India is worse than that of men, reaching 129th place in the gender gap report.

There are only two women among the 30 Union ministers who make up the new cabinet of the Government of India formed by the NDA. Overall, the number of ministers in the Central Council fell from 10 to seven under the previous government. This reflects the unfortunate condition of women in India. Compared to the … Read more

Chronological Age, Biological Age and Gender Affect the Shrinkage of Different Brain Areas

As we age, our brains undergo a number of changes, including shrinkage of certain areas. This shrinkage is a natural part of the aging process, but it can have a significant impact on cognitive function and overall brain health. Chronological age, biological age, and gender all play a role in the shrinkage of different brain … Read more

Gender-Affirming Care Improves Mental Health—and May Save Lives

Gender-Affirming Care Improves Mental Health—and May Save Lives

In the middle After a slew of proposed anti-trans legislation earlier this year, Spencer Cox, the Republican governor of Utah, made an impassioned plea to his state legislature as he tried to veto a bill that would bar trans youth from competing in female sports. “I want them to live” wrote about trans athletes in … Read more

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Well-being, Mental health and more

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Well-being, Mental health and more

Do you like what you are reading? Welcome to the latest edition of our diversity and inclusion news roundup. Today we’re talking about a discussion of the four-day work week in Davos 2022, Facebook settling a lawsuit over discriminatory housing ads, Black and South Asian women waiting longer to get their first job, and Fatboy … Read more

Google Team That Keeps Services Online Rocked by Mental Health Crisis

Google Team That Keeps Services Online Rocked by Mental Health Crisis

When Chewy Shaw left Google’s site reliability group in April, he told colleagues in a memo that interactions with his managers had made him depressed and suicidal. “I no longer feel psychologically safe on this team,” wrote Shaw, who is black and has accused its leaders of racism. “I no longer have a manager focused … Read more