FactoidEtymology of the Word "Girl"
The English word “girl” was initially used to describe a young person of either sex. It was not until the beginning of the sixteenth century that the term was used specifically to describe a female child.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Pilot Program Reduced Gender Disparities In Patenting
Disparities In Patenting
A pilot program run by the United States Patent and Trademark Office found providing additional
guidance and information improved the chances of patent applicants without legal representation (pro se applicants) receiving a patent, with women benefitting substantially more than men.» Link to the original article
