What effect does workplace culture have on women? And are they doing better working remotely? Carrie Kaufman talks to two people who write about women in the workplace about how women are faring during COVID 19. And, Molly Ivins could - and did - say anything she wanted. We'll talk to the producer of a pioneering documentary.
It would seem at first blush that working from home might be a boon to women - especially women who endure toxic workplace culture. But it turns out the pandemic has done harm to women.
Last month, 865,000 women left the workforce. Only 216,000 men did. The trend line is down for all of us, but women are losing jobs at a faster pace. That's because not only are women at home, but their children are, too. And gender bias isn't limited to the workplace.
Andie Kramer and Al Harris are both attorneys in Chicago, and have written a few books together about how to overcome gender bias in the workplace. Andie contributes to Forbes.com.
As Al points out, a recent study found that men who are home with their families think they are contributing to their children's education equally with their spouses. Their wives think the exact opposite.
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We also look at the life and career of journalist Molly Ivins. A documentary about her is being shown via UNLV and Boyd Law School.