Welcome to our June 2023 roundup of essential reads on gender bias in the courts and women in business. This month, we’ve seen significant developments and discussions around these topics. From groundbreaking court rulings to inspiring stories of women breaking barriers in the business world, these articles shed light on the ongoing challenges and progress in these areas. We’ve compiled these articles to keep you informed and to foster dialogue about these important issues. Let’s dive in.
Articles on Gender Bias in the Courts (June 2023):
“Federal judge knocks down Florida’s Medicaid ban on gender-affirming treatment” (https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/21/florida-gender-affirming-ban-00103067)
– Politico, June 21, 2023
- A federal judge struck down a Florida law that banned Medicaid from covering gender-affirming treatments for transgender individuals. The judge ruled that the ban violated the Affordable Care Act’s prohibition on sex discrimination.
“Experts Say Catherine Kassenoff’s Family Court Case Should Alarm America“
(https://msmagazine.com/2023/06/20/catherine-kassenoff-family-court-divorce-bandy-lee/)
– Ms. Magazine, June 20, 2023
- This article discusses the family court case of Catherine Kassenoff, who lost custody of her children due to alleged gender bias in the court system. Experts argue that her case should serve as a warning about the potential for gender bias in family court proceedings.
“Loudoun spokesman lied about high-profile sex assault, prosecutor says.“
– Washington Post, June 20, 2023
- This article discusses a case where a Loudoun County Public Schools spokesman was accused of lying about a high-profile sexual assault case. The prosecutor in the case stated that the spokesman had falsely claimed that the school system had no knowledge of the assault.
“The court system is not ready for child custody disputes over gender-affirming care” (https://www.statnews.com/2023/06/12/gender-affirming-care-minors-custody-florida-state-laws/?utm_campaign=twitter_organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)
– Stat News, June 12, 2023
- This article discusses the challenges families face when involved in child custody disputes over gender-affirming care. The article argues that the court system is not yet equipped to handle these cases fairly and equitably.
Articles on Women in Business (June 2023):
“New partnership allows WNBA players chance to get MBAs from IU Kelley School of Business” (https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/2023/06/21/wnba-players-can-get-mba-degrees-from-indiana-kelley-school-of-business-wnbpa-online-post-graduate/70340519007/)
– Indy Star, June 21, 2023
- This article discusses a new partnership that will allow WNBA players to earn MBAs from the IU Kelley School of Business. The partnership is designed to help WNBA players develop the skills they need to succeed in business.
“How this product manager increased her salary from $72,000 to $186,000 in 5 years” (https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/how-this-product-manager-increased-her-salary-from-72-000-to-186-000-in-5-years-28fe04b6?mod=dist_amp_social&link=sfmw_tw)
– Market Watch, June 20, 2023
- This article profiles a product manager who increased her salary by over 100% in five years. The article discusses the strategies she used to achieve this success.
“Meet the first Black woman to join a Fortune 500 board” (https://fortune.com/2023/06/19/meet-the-little-known-first-black-woman-to-sit-on-a-fortune-500-corporate-board/)
– Fortune, June 19, 2023
- This article profiles the first Black woman to join a Fortune 500 board. The article discusses her career path and her plans for the future.
“Women CEOs run 10.4% of Fortune 500 companies. A quarter of the 52 leaders became CEO in the last year” (https://fortune.com/2023/06/05/fortune-500-companies-2023-women-10-percent/)
– Fortune, June 5, 2023
- This article discusses the number of women CEOs at Fortune 500 companies and how it has changed in recent years. The article also profiles some of the women who are leading these companies.
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