The latest charge from the gender equity crowd is that women face widespread discrimination in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). They say government action (in the form of increased Title IX enforcement) is needed to correct this imbalance.
Equal Pay Day is held annually in April to signify the point into a year that a woman must work to earn what a man made the previous year. According to the 2006 Census Bureau, women on average earn 77 cents for every dollar paid to their male counterparts however, Carrie Lukas, vice president of policy and economics for the Independent Women's Forum, has an op-ed in today's Baltimore Examiner debunking the myth that discrimination is the cause of the wage gap.As Lukas describes, it's women like her who take into account many factors--not just salary--when pursuing jobs that cause this statistical discrepancy.
In today's Washington Times, IWF's Carrie Lukas reviews a new book, "Scared to Death: From BSE to Global Warming: Why Scares Are Costing Us the Earth," which highlights an important phenomenon that affects our economy and our culture. If you missed IWF's Book Event: Scared to Death, stay tuned for the video.
On March 5, 2008, Halima Karzai was invited to a luncheon at DePaul University’s International Human Rights Law Institute to celebrate International Women’s Day. She addressed an audience of 70 students to celebrate women’s global achievements and accomplishments, as well as discussing some of the challenges women in the 21st century still continue to face.
The Independent Women's Forum is saddened to learn of the loss of William F. Buckley Jr., founder of National Review and a leader of the conservative movement. Mr. Buckley had a profound impact on America and will be lived on by the numerous publications, scholars, and nonprofit organizations that have joined the battle of ideas as a result of his leadership. Our sympathies are with his family and many friends. — Michelle D. Bernard, President and CEO
"Three centuries ago Thomas Hobbes proclaimed life ‘nasty, brutish and short.' Today, we have Lou Dobbs presenting life as unfair, isolationist and doomed. For people who subscribe to this view, all the ills of protectionism can be cured with more protectionism" said U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab at an event held by the Independent Women's Forum.
Against the backdrop of America's election season, one question should rise to the top of the public debate: What does America need to do to succeed in the global economy? The answers offered by political candidates in the months ahead will have repercussions for decades.
With parliamentary elections less than 24-hours away, Kuwaiti women are determined to win seats based on merit. They serve as a great model for neighb...
The Independent Women's Forum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2007-2008 IWF College Essay Contest.
