Gender Equality

News & Analysis

US Agency Says Walmart Likely Discriminated Against Female Workers

17 September 2019 • By Reuters

17 September 2019 • By Reuters

The world's largest retailer allegedly discriminated against 178 female workers by paying less or denying promotions or both because of their gender.

News & Analysis

US Agency Says Walmart Likely Discriminated Against Female Workers

The world's largest retailer allegedly discriminated against 178 female workers by paying less or denying promotions or both because of their gender.

Op-Ed | The Return of the Hyper-Sexualised Male

21 August 2019 • By Liroy Choufan

Op-Ed | The Return of the Hyper-Sexualised Male

Ironically, while the world of womenswear is focused on body diversity and toning down sexual objectification, menswear is celebrating a hyper-sexualised Adonis, observes Liroy Choufan.

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Week Ahead: What Lonzo Ball's Covered-Up Tattoo Tells Us About the Sneaker Market

31 March 2019 • By Brian Baskin

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Week Ahead: What Lonzo Ball's Covered-Up Tattoo Tells Us About the Sneaker Market

This week, everyone will be talking about Nike's next potential blockbuster athlete signing, Pat McGrath's UK launch and revelations on gender pay disparity at large fashion brands. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

The BoF Podcast: Stephanie Phair on Nurturing Fashion’s Future Female Leaders

23 February 2019 • By BoF Team

23 February 2019 • By BoF Team

Farfetch’s chief strategy officer and BFC chair Stephanie Phair shares her insight on how fashion can better support gender diversity within the workplace.

The BoF Podcast: Stephanie Phair on Nurturing Fashion’s Future Female Leaders

Farfetch’s chief strategy officer and BFC chair Stephanie Phair shares her insight on how fashion can better support gender diversity within the workplace.

The BoF Podcast: Sonam Kapoor and Karla Bookman: ‘Feminism Has Been Alive and Well in India for a Long Time'

2 February 2019 • By BoF Team

2 February 2019 • By BoF Team

The two women discuss how the grassroots movements is dismantling India’s patriarchy and using their platforms to raise awareness of social issues.

The BoF Podcast: Sonam Kapoor and Karla Bookman: ‘Feminism Has Been Alive and Well in India for a Long Time'

The two women discuss how the grassroots movements is dismantling India’s patriarchy and using their platforms to raise awareness of social issues.

Woman in Tech: Joy Ajlouny on the Double Bind

1 December 2018 • By Rachel Strugatz

Woman in Tech: Joy Ajlouny on the Double Bind

The co-founder of Fetchr told VOICES attendees that a "bull in a China closet spirit" drove her to start her company and raise over $52 million in funding.

News & Analysis

Dismantling India’s Patriarchy: Sonam K Ahuja and Karla Bookman

30 November 2018 • By Brian Baskin

News & Analysis

Dismantling India’s Patriarchy: Sonam K Ahuja and Karla Bookman

Women in India are pushing back against social norms that limit their opportunities, though it can be an uphill battle, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.

News & Analysis

Steph Curry Tells Under Armour to Market His Shoes to Girls

29 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

29 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

Until recently, the sportswear maker's website listed the 'Curry 5' shoe as an option for only men, women and boys.

News & Analysis

Steph Curry Tells Under Armour to Market His Shoes to Girls

Until recently, the sportswear maker's website listed the 'Curry 5' shoe as an option for only men, women and boys.