Kim Elsesser
Senior Contributor at Forbes
Author of SEX AND THE OFFICE, UCLA lecturer, Forbes contributor, and ex-Wall Streeter investigating why women earn only 82¢ for every $1 earned by men.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Kim Elsesser
Traditional views about who should be the higher earner in a male-female marriage are still firmly entrenched. New research reveals that romantic relationships often suffer when women outearn their male partners. Even outsiders view these partnerships as less stable, less satisfying, and more likely to end in divorce. What’s most striking is that in 2025, the idea that men should earn more than their wives still holds such sway over people’s attitudes.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com.br | Kim Elsesser
Dois novos estudos – um sobre bonobos, a espécie de chimpanzé mais próxima dos humanos, e outro sobre mulheres profissionais – reforçam que alianças femininas podem mudar o jogo. Na natureza, pesquisadores observaram que fêmeas bonobos formam coalizões para conter a agressividade dos machos e manter o poder social. Já no ambiente profissional, mulheres estão fazendo algo muito parecido ao construir redes de apoio.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Kim Elsesser
Two new studies, one focused on bonobos, the other on professional women, underscore that female alliances can be game-changers. In the wild, researchers found that female bonobos form coalitions to suppress male aggression and maintain social power. According to the second study, women in the workplace are doing something remarkably similar. By building supportive networks, they’re pushing back against gender discrimination.
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Kim Elsesser
A new study finds that scientific papers authored by women are cited less often in patented inventions than those written by men. For women in science, the findings highlight a critical barrier to career advancement, as patent citations can boost visibility and perceptions of impact. However, the study results also reveal a deeper bias in how the scientific contributions of female researchers are perceived and valued.
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Kim Elsesser
New research sheds light on an overlooked form of gendered workplace bias: pregnancy discrimination targeting fathers. When expectant fathers face hostility or subtle exclusion at work, the consequences can extend beyond their own careers. The study finds that the more workplace discrimination an expectant father perceives, the more likely the mother is to exit the workforce or switch jobs.
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New research sheds light on discrimination against expectant fathers. The study finds that the more workplace discrimination an expectant father perceives, the more likely the mother is to exit the workforce or switch jobs. @forbes https://t.co/W10jSawQI7
Women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay. Now, new research reveals that simply informing women of this gender gap boosts their willingness to compete. https://t.co/6Ipb8axsOi
Billie Jean King got a star on the Walk Of Fame today - and afterward, I got to talk to her about her thoughts on women's professional sports, women in the boardroom, and why athletes make great business leaders. @forbes https://t.co/iy9Dw3Hqd8