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Women who served as the inspiration for "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II were honored at the U.S. Capitol with the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing their significant contributions to the war effort as they filled jobs in factories and shipyards while men were at war. Mae Krier, a former riveter, expressed pride in their patriotic service and the impact they had in helping to save the country and the world.
Rosie the Riveters, the women who joined the U.S. defense work force during World War II, were honored at the Capitol with the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing their crucial role in easing a labor shortage and reshaping the work force. Marian Sousa, now 98, was among the Rosies who received the medal, expressing surprise at the recognition, as they had simply been doing their job for the country and earning money on the side.
Claudia Goldin, a Harvard professor, has been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her research on women's progress in the workforce. She is the third woman to win the economics Nobel and the first to be honored with it solo. Goldin's research has highlighted the reasons behind differences in labor force participation and earnings for women, showing that employment among married women decreased in the 1800s but increased in the 1990s with the expansion of the service sector. She has also demonstrated that the gender wage gap persists, particularly after the birth of a woman's first child.
A new study by McKinsey & Co. and Lean In reveals that the barriers for women in the workforce begin at the entry-level, with women being less likely to receive promotions compared to their male counterparts. This "broken rung" phenomenon is even more pronounced for women of color. The study also highlights that bias and gender stereotypes play a role in hindering women's career advancement. Additionally, microaggressions, such as interruptions and comments about emotional state, have a lasting impact on women at work. The report emphasizes the need for addressing bias and creating a more inclusive workplace culture to unlock opportunities for women.
A former economics educator examines Barbie's various careers over the years and discusses what they reveal about real-life women in the workforce, coinciding with the success of the new Greta Gerwig film centered around the Barbieverse.