women employment

Foxconn Excludes Married Women from Jobs at Apple iPhone Plant In India, Raising Ethical Concerns

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Foxconn Excludes Married Women from Jobs at Apple iPhone Plant In India, Raising Ethical Concerns

In March 2023, sisters Parvathi and Janaki, both in their 20s, visited a Foxconn-run plant in southern India after reading job postings on WhatsApp. Upon arrival, a security guard at the main gate turned them away after asking, “Are you married?” During an interview in her local shanty town, Parvathi explained, “We didn’t get the … Read more

Women Earn More Than Men in 42 US Cities, Here Are the Top 10

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Women Earn More Than Men in 42 US Cities, Here Are the Top 10

Based on a review of roughly 1,800 US cities, women earn more than men in 42, according to a new GoBankingRates report that used data from the Census Bureau. The study analysed the median yearly incomes of men and women in cities with 20,000 or more residents. In Washington, the capital city, government employment has … Read more