Many council jobs are in traditionally male-dominated fields – so some are asking how to encourage more women to apply.
Tag: gender equality
Posted inCity Desk, Jun 21st, 2017
Why Haven’t Institutes of Technology Earned Gender-Equality Awards, While Universities Have?
Most Irish universities have started climbing the ladder of Athena Swan gender-equality accreditation, but no institution of technology has even reached the first rung.
Posted inAug 3rd, 2016, The Dish
Who Picks Up the Bill These Days?
A guy and a girl finish their meal, and the server automatically brings the bill to the guy. Is this sexist? Does it matter?
Posted inCity Desk, Feb 3rd, 2016
Is It Time the Dublin Freemasons Let in Women?
While some clubs in recent years have begun to welcome women into their fold, there are a couple of significant hold-outs. Is it an issue?
Posted inCulture Desk, Oct 7th, 2015
Sexism in Publishing? Really?
Are women at a disadvantage when it comes to getting published, getting reviewed, hitting the bestseller list, and winning prizes? Well, yes and no.