Gender news and trends

India Is Now Facebook’s Largest Audience, Knocking U.S. To Second Place
Facebook // July 17, 2017

Facebook reported to its advertisers that India has overtaken the United States to become the platform’s largest country audience. According to The Next Web, as of July 13, Facebook is reporting a total “potential audience” of 241 million active users in India, compared with 240...

Target Launches Gender Neutral Kids Clothing Line
Retail // July 17, 2017

Some may argue that one of the best ways of expressing individuality can come from daily fashion choices. From colors to various fabrics and how well a piece of clothing fits, there are several factors to consider when getting dressed in the morning. As adults,...

eBay Sellers’ Gender Gap Price Problem
eCommerce // February 22, 2016

Research shows that women sellers on eBay are paid significantly less than men. According to a new study in Science, female sellers typically receive $0.80 on the dollar when compared to their male counterparts, CNNMoney reported late last week. Nearly 1 million auctions were analyzed from 2009 to...

Western Union: Women Move Half of Global Remittances
Alternative Finances // March 05, 2015

Not only do women move half of global remittances, they send a greater percentage of their wages than men. In a press release related to this year’s International Women’s Day on March 8, Western Union has shared statistics revealing the economic impact that international migrant...

Quick Reads
Mastercard Introduces True Name Card

June 17, 2019
To address a major pain point for the LGBTQIA+ community, Mastercard is introducing the True Name card. The product will allow for chosen names to appear on the front of the card, according to news from Mastercard. In an announcement, the company said, “For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the name on their credit, debit […]

India Is Now Facebook’s Largest Audience, Knocking U.S. To Second Place

July 17, 2017
Facebook reported to its advertisers that India has overtaken the United States to become the platform’s largest country audience. According to The Next Web, as of July 13, Facebook is...

Target Launches Gender Neutral Kids Clothing Line

July 17, 2017
Some may argue that one of the best ways of expressing individuality can come from daily fashion choices. From colors to various fabrics and how well a piece of clothing...

eBay Sellers’ Gender Gap Price Problem

February 22, 2016
Research shows that women sellers on eBay are paid significantly less than men. According to a new study in Science, female sellers typically receive $0.80 on the dollar when compared to...