News Round Up: December 30, 2009

A light but fascinating mix of stories as we wrap 2009:

Economy

The Economist says the massive growth of women in the global workforce poses challenges

Leadership

Veteran Washington Post reporter Anne Kornblut’s new book assesses the chances of a woman winning the U.S. presidency (AP)

Outback Steakhouse settles discrimination suit that alleged women were paid less, treated unequally (Kansas City Star)

Philanthropy

Women and men are increasingly embracing giving circles as a proactive way to solve community problems (Dayton Daily News)

A Toronto teen is awarded for her philanthropic approach to the area’s homeless problem (Toronto Star)

A controversial study says Jewish women who marry outside the faith are less prone to be involved in philanthropy (The Jewish Week)

Faith

The Pope says women’s role is to be man’s companion (AFP)

Women in Israel are fighting public bus line complacency in allowing ultra-Orthodox men to harass women who sit in the front (JTA)

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