Feminist legal theory: can the law fix inequalities?

Should law be used as a tool to fix social inequalities? In order to try to figure out if the measures that have been historically advanced and sustained by activists of discriminated and minority social groups are right and/or actually effective and needed, we'll be taking into consideration the feminist movement, which aim towards all … Continue reading Feminist legal theory: can the law fix inequalities?

Inequality by gender: is the income gap “a thing”?

The gender income gap has always been an important argument coming up often in political debates, policy reports, and everyday news. In the last few years something started to change and important positions have been taken on the subject but, do you think that something is really changing? In order to study the income gap … Continue reading Inequality by gender: is the income gap “a thing”?

Why we need feminism in economy

After the Weinstein case, it has been brought to the public attention the condition of women in the show business. What about women position in the economic environment? Alice H. Wu is a new graduate at the University of California and will start her doctoral studies at Harvard next year. In her award-winning senior thesis, she … Continue reading Why we need feminism in economy