Conditioning and bias behind women in corporate leadership
Editorial note argues female underrepresentation in top management stems from childhood conditioning and male-dominant corporate culture. It cites education barriers, wage gaps, self-perception biases, and risk attitudes, urging structural change while urging women to adapt strategies.
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Iowa Senate preserves juvenile court role in runaway cases
The Iowa Senate rejected broad repeal of runaways and school truants jurisdiction. It kept juvenile court intervention with up to 12 hour detention and a seven day adjudicatory hearing to protect children while avoiding inhumane confinement. The plan requires court review and supports shelters over adult jails.
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Plurals in compound words stir questions for readers
The column answers Reader X on forming plurals in compounds like time outs and major generals, noting rules and exceptions. It cites sports dictionaries and contrasts civilian versus military titles, and adds word etymology on gin from engin via apheresis, with examples from journalism.
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