Gender
Israeli women demand more than election promises as parties face pressure over equality
A WIZO survey found that 54% of respondents wanted parties to present clear plans to advance women, as election candidates were questioned about safety, equal pay, and representation.
Jerusalem Women's Film Festival explores trauma, healing, and hope - preview
Vietnam targets natural birth sex ratio by 2035 with crackdown on fetal sex selection
Study: How donors can improve humanitarian aid for women
Men take bigger financial risks than women - study
A study found that men are likely to view information about investment opportunities optimistically while women think more critically and are more risk-averse.
Men or women: Who is more productive working from home? - study
The study collected data from dual-earning couples in China and Taiwan. It consisted of surveying 222 couples twice a day.
Gender equality gap persists in Israeli quality of life
23 of the indicators of Israel's quality of life examined by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics favored males, whereas 19 favored females.
COVID can change male immune response to other vaccines - study
Immune systems of men who had recovered from mild cases of COVID-19 responded more robustly to flu vaccines than women who had had mild cases or men and women who had never been infected.
Queer artists reimagine Jewish ritual garments for all bodies
Binya Kóatz has been inspired to wear tzitzit every, day but she has been less inspired by the offerings available in online and brick-and-mortar Judaica shops.
Arab world sees highest unemployment rate
With the global economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic slowed by the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Arab world has been hit particularly hard.
Women have more sympathy than men, Israeli study finds
This finding was observed across all ages and most countries said the research team, who added that it was the largest study of the theory of mind to date.
Men doing 'women's job?': Why some men fear female-dominated career paths - study
A new study delves into the fears men have associated with certain career paths that are typically dominated by women, such as early education, due to fears of gender bias.
Jerusalem grocery bans women at certain times of the day - report
While some forms of gender segregation are legal, most forms of segregation resulting in discrimination in public services are banned.
Y chromosome may be disappearing in humans, new study finds
While most mammals have an X and Y chromosome-based system similar to that of humans, many species have seen a gradual decline in Y chromosomes.