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It wasn't so long ago that women weren't allowed to run more than 1,500 meters. More than 40 years later, heading into the 2016 Olympic marathon trials, women are dominating running.

#running #marathon #olympics #olympictrials #fem2

A look at GitHub puts the work of women in computer science in a new perspective.

#womeninSTEM #STEM #code #coding #tech #fem2

“Men have to be a big part of this conversation.”

#engaging men i am a feminist

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“One had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or a rat in a trap.”

- Ida B. Wells, activist for African American rights

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#women leaders #fight injustice #inspirational

Computer code written by women has a higher approval rating than that written by men - but only if it is not obvious that the coders are female, new research suggests.

#stem #code #coding #womeninSTEM #bbcnews #gendergap #fem2

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“Look at this stage, this is what we talk about when we talk about diversity. You know, different race, color, creed, sexual orientation. ”

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#good news #diversity #oitnb

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Barbie Gets a Diverse Makeover with 33 Dolls in New Shapes, Sizes, and Colors

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Vanity Fair made a powerful statement on the cover of its 2016 “Hollywood” issue

The cover is more diverse than any of the four major acting categories at the Oscars this year.

There’s also a nod to older actresses, an acknowledgment of Hollywood’s persistent problems of ageism and sexism, which it still hasn’t solved — roles for older actresses are much rarer than roles for older actors, and female characters of a certain age are often played by much younger actresses.

What’s also fascinating is that each of the four women pictured before the fold has spoken out about the problems with Hollywood in the past year.

Blanchett spoke about the “lazy thinking” that means women — behind and in front of the camera — aren’t given enough chances to succeed; Davis has been vocal about the need for diversity and the lack of roles for people of color; at Cannes last year, Fonda talked about the need for equal representation in movies; and Lawrence has been an advocate for equal pay.

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The Hip Hop artist Kendrick Lamar has been nominated for 11 Grammys, the most of any artist in th

#grammys hiphop diversity rolemodels change equality

“Girls who spend quality time with their dads grow up to be stronger women.”

#engagingmen #strongerwomen

“When a destitute mother starts earning an income, her dreams of success invariably center around her children. A woman's second priority is the household. She wants to buy utensils, build a stronger roof, or find a bed for herself and her family. A man has an entirely different set of priorities. When a destitute father earns extra income, he focuses more attention on himself. Thus money entering a household through a woman brings more benefits to the family as a whole.”

~Muhammed Yunus

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"I want kids like me to know they are perfect just the way they are. There are people all over the world that love you. Never give up because it does get better."

#transphobia #lgbtq #lgbt #girlscouts #girlscoutcookies

In an effort to diversify its leadership, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the N.F.L. would require at least one woman be interviewed for any executive position openings at the league office.