How quotas for women work
"Women are still underrepresented in politics. Gender quotas are often discussed as a possible means to achieve parity," writes the Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB). However, while [...]
“Germany’s Next Female Christian Democrat” not in sight
Female representation problem in the CDU? "The CDU has a women's problem: After Merkel and von der Leyen, Germany's Next Female Christian Democrat is missing. Coincidence or relapse? It's best to ask [...]
After the European Elections 2024
European Elections 2024: Shift to the far-right in Europe? "The far-right extremists have definitively and forcefully arrived at the heart of Europe; in many member states, they dictate the political agenda or [...]
Family time for fathers
Family Time for Fathers: "For years, the government has been dragging its feet on allowing fathers to spend two weeks with their families after childbirth. Now even employers are protesting," writes Tillmann [...]
Ambition – gender-specific definition
It is time to revise our gender-specific definition of ambition, say Rachel Simmons and Adrienne Kortas in the Harvard Business Review. "What defines an ambitious worker?" they ask. [...]
Right Now. For Everyone.
"We keep eyes, ears, doors, and hearts open. For a peaceful society," write the initiators of the campaign #RightNowForEveryone. "But for how much longer?" Thousands of non-profit organizations [...]
The Women of the Feuchtwanger Family
"Heike Specht has dedicated a book to the extraordinary women of the Feuchtwanger family. From Orthodox Jewish working moms, medical pioneers, to fearless escape helpers," writes the Süddeutsche Zeitung. [...]
Let’s talk about money
In the interview series "Let's Talk About Money," the Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ plus) spoke with the filmmaker and author Doris Dörrie. In her younger years, she went bankrupt [...]
The female presidents: Presidential election in Mexico
The female presidents: "For the first time in the presidential elections in Mexico, two women are competing against each other. Can one of them change the country, marked by machismo and violence?" [...]
Compulsory military service for women?
Compulsory military service for women? "Since Russia's attack on Ukraine, there has been increased discussion about a return to conscription, and there is a shortage of personnel in the Bundeswehr. Is it [...]
