Africa: Who’s Got the Power? Studies of Male and Female Primates Show It’s Not Simple

Africa: Who’s Got the Power? Studies of Male and Female Primates Show It’s Not Simple

Our understanding of female-male power relationships in animals has changed over time. Evolutionary biologists once thought that male mammals held clear-cut power over females. Later, species with pronounced female power over males were presented as exceptions in a landscape of strict male power. Spotted hyenas and certain primates, including bonobos and most lemurs, were examples…

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Queer, female journalists face online harassment

Queer, female journalists face online harassment

The MDDA called for action to create safer digital spaces for female and queer journalists. Online harassment remains a significant threat to female and queer journalists, and these incidents are often met with inadequate intervention. This was one of the main points highlighted at a workshop discussing online gender-based violence (OGBV) against journalists, hosted by…

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Women in martech: Inspiring the next generation of creative female techies

Women in martech: Inspiring the next generation of creative female techies

Everlytic helps businesses connect more meaningfully with their audiences through email, SMS and web push campaigns – so essentially, it’s where powerful communication meets elegant automation – and women are helping lead that charge – combining tech and marketing best practice! Says Louise Krog, marketing manager at Everlytic: “Whether it’s building new product features, improving…

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Africa: Who’s Got the Power? Studies of Male and Female Primates Show It’s Not Simple

Africa: Startups With Female CEOs Struggle to Raise Funds, Report Reveals

Nairobi — Start-ups in Africa that are led by women continue to face major challenges in raising capital, particularly as they seek later-stage funding, according to new data from Africa: The Big Deal, a U.S.-based newsletter tracking start-up investments across the continent. In a report titled ‘Disappearing Women’, co-author Max Cuvellier Giacomelli highlights a persistent…

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