Research by Oregon State University showed that women love playing slot machines due to the excitement and experience they get. The study showed that the numbers of females who play slots are 12 times more than male. For women who don't like table games, slot games are excellent starters. Even though women love gambling, they find table games to be a little intimidating. On the other hand, slot games offer more thrill if you are interested in playing rather than making money. Slots are not … [Read more...]
Level up Your Sports Experience with These Awesome Tips
November 4, 2019 by
More often than not, several people find it fun to watch sports games live and in real-time. If you are a keen game follower, the sports that are trending or popular players probably won’t matter. Nevertheless, whether you are an avid sports fan or not, here are some tips on how you can level up your sports experience. Watch the Game with Your Family and Friends While there are things that you can do on your own, almost everything is more exciting when spent with the people you care … [Read more...]
Why More And More Women Are Gambling Online
October 25, 2019 by
If you are die-hard gambler then you probably do not need anyone to tell you that more and more people are gambling these days. Every time you step into a land-based casino or visit an online casino, you probably see different people. Heck, the only people that you probably recognize are the dealers and owners. Well, a lot of this has to do with the lax gambling legal regulations and a lot of this has to do with the numerous online gambling sites available today. Whatever the situation is, you … [Read more...]
Marisol Ramos
October 22, 2019 by
Today’s profile is highlighting an incredibly strong and creative woman. Marisol Ramos is a graphic designer for Dronethusiast and she has agreed to talk with us about what it’s like to be a woman in such a male-dominated hobby and lifestyle! As we conduct the interview, her answers will be listed below the headlined questions. We are really excited to share her experience with you all! What made you decide to apply for Dronethusiast? I really enjoy flying drones! I got started in the … [Read more...]
Why Women Should Help Manage A Family’s Financials?
October 22, 2019 by
Dealing with family finances can be very difficult. If you’re not careful, you may overlook an important number and this can lead to major problems in the future. With that being said, you should never attempt to conquer this issue alone. Remember that you have assistance and you should rely upon that help. This is why you should get the women in your life involved. If you’re a man and you’re trying to handle everything on your own, things are going to go awry soon. The women in your life can be … [Read more...]
PM Urged To Do More On Canada’s Workplace Equality
October 15, 2019 by
When he entered the Prime Minister’s Office, Justin Trudeau vowed to push forward gender equality in the workplace. But not all diversity experts believe much has changed for women. There are no female CEOs on corporations in the S&P/TSX 60 Index, alongside the very low amount of women sitting on corporate boards. Just two years ago, women held only 15% of all board seats among publicly-traded companies. That’s just a 1% increase on the year before. While for years there has been serious … [Read more...]
3 Main Reasons why there are Few Women Speakers
October 12, 2019 by
The number of women speakers across the world is relatively low compared to the number of male speakers. Speaking in public is a national fear that women deal with. Even though the majority of women have strong personalities, most of them cannot develop a “voice” hence are unable to express themselves through public speaking. The following are some of the reasons why there are fewer women speakers: 1. Imposter Syndrome A lot of women don’t feel qualified enough to speak on a topic, or … [Read more...]
Tips for Avoiding Enforcing Gender Stereotypes on Children
October 10, 2019 by
Gender stereotyping reinforces the concept that women and men have completely different roles in society, and that these lines should not be crossed. Women are often brought up in a manner that promotes qualities that are considered feminine, such as mothering, cleaning, and attending to the concerns of others whereas men are brought up to emulate masculine qualities, such as to be physically strong and athletic. While there is nothing wrong with either sex taking on these roles through … [Read more...]
4 Surprising Facts About Women in Finance You Should Know
August 28, 2019 by
Even though women have been reclaiming their space around the world, there are still some spaces where we have a lot of work to do. Finance, sadly, is one of them. Even though there are way more men than women in finance, working in the financial industry is a goal for many women. So what's the current state of affairs? What does the landscape look like? Read on for the top four facts you need to know about women in finance. 1. We're Shockingly Underrepresented Sure, you probably … [Read more...]
Health Care Jobs That Desperately Need More Women
December 5, 2018 by
There is a monumental push to push more women into health care jobs — but the truth is that women already make up more than 78 percent of the health care labor force. This isn’t a misleading statistic; if you visit any hospital or clinic, you are likely to see an abundance of women at work: staffing front desks, maintaining administrative functions, providing nursing care, assisting medical professionals, offering social assistance and more. The problem is that women aren’t well represented … [Read more...]
Helpful Domestic Violence Resources
November 15, 2018 by
For many years, domestic violence wasn't taken seriously. Unfortunately, sometimes the victims of domestic violence weren't believed until it was too late. Domestic violence still occurs, but by raising public awareness, victims now have a voice, resources and options. There is still a long way to go, and many more victims who fear coming forward and speaking out, but knowing what help is available and where to go can give you some peace of mind. Hope is the candle in the darkness, and armed … [Read more...]
Nushu – a 19th Century Chinese Woman’s Silent Rebellion
November 7, 2018 by
19th century China was not a particularly pleasant place for women. Much of their existence has been summarized in the book, Snow flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See. This was the age of foot-binding (large feet were considered ugly), as early as age seven – a painful method of curling toes under the foot and walking on them until they broke and were permanently bent under. It was an age in which young girls were promised to men, primarily as a result of financial arrangements between … [Read more...]
Women Make the Safest Drivers, We Can Save a Bunch of Fivers
September 26, 2018 by
When Sheila’s Wheels burst onto the insurance scene, women across the UK rejoiced. It’s long been known that women are involved in fewer accidents than men, though insurance premiums didn’t accurately reflect this. Sheila’s Wheels, the car insurance company for women, was launched to put a stop to the inequality and offer women a cheaper, fairer price on their insurance. In 2012, the EU ruled that insurers could no longer charge premiums based upon gender. However, that didn’t stop companies … [Read more...]
