"Sex-Related Discrepancies of N95 Mask Fit"
With the rise of COVID-19 and prevalent medical cases, all populations have been employing N95 masks as a staple article to combat its spread. Dr. Saralyn Mark, founder of iGIANT, pushed an effort to raise awareness on the link between anthropometry, facial structures, and the fit of personal protective equipment (PPE) by co-authoring a scientific paper of findings (entitled The PPE Pandemic: Sex-Related Discrepancies of N95 Mask Fit). By pinpointing gendered disparities on a
Gender/Sex Differences in Illnesses: Heart Attack Symptoms
Gender and sex differences in modern healthcare have, for the most part, been overlooked; the misconception that men and women experience the same symptoms for various diseases is “holding back more efficient health care, as gender-based prevention measures or therapies are probably more effective than the usual ‘one-size-fits all' approach” (Regitz-Zagrosek, 2012). These challenges in making accurate diagnoses can put a patient at risk of developing further health complicati
Existing Gender Biases in the Educational System
With the end of summer break nearing, school is becoming an increasingly prominent thought for most students. However, after almost two years of virtual education and, in turn, social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the learning environment has the potential to be unfamiliar — or perhaps — different. As such, this new start provides an opportunity to change the way young women are treated and take initiative to rid the American school system of gender bias. Though edu
Gender Disparities in Media and Entertainment Industries
For decades, corporate America has had limited female representation in the media and entertainment industry, as top roles have long been out of their reach. Gender pay gaps, little to no consideration for highly anticipated movies and TV shows, and unequal treatment within the workplace are just a few barriers that female stars face. Highly disparaging to the eye of a woman in media, recent research studies have demonstrated that more than 30% of females in this industry hav
iGIANT Youth Ambassadors Respond: Gender in Gymnastics
If you’re keeping up with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, congregating the world’s most decorated athletes in their respective sport, many unprecedented matters have arisen among gymnastics’ historically top competitors. From mental health prioritization, to the International Gymnastics Federation’s (FIG) 2-per-country rule, and the urgency for one-touch warm-ups, many contradicting stances are taken from viewers around the world on the esteemed sporting events — versus the int
