MUZZLED IS THE MESSAGE
My friend Sara recently sent news of a disturbing bit of research. Turns out that “less than a quarter of the people heard, seen or read about in mainstream broadcast and print news worldwide is female,” a finding dutifully and credibly recorded by a group called WIMN or Women in Media & News. “It seems […]
STEPPING UP
Increasingly, the survival and safety of women around the world are motivating American women to deepen their involvement. The result tends to be more focus, and more active engagement. Diana von Furstenberg fits that bill. In addition to being chief executive of her global fashion business, the veteran designer is also a mother, the wife […]
CLEARING THE HURDLES
Beyond the uncertain times and wobbly economy, women are still shying from giving and from defining themselves as philanthropists. The barriers to women’s giving have proven to be tough and tall. They haven’t changed all that much — or nearly enough — over the past decade. I believe much of this stems from women’s attitudes […]