Black women on the academic tightrope: four scholars weigh in
Misogynoir significantly impacts Black women's professional opportunities and experiences, particularly in academia.
The Typical GOP "Jezebel" Playbook Is a Loser in 2024
Sexist, racist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris persist, despite their ineffectiveness in winning elections.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Criticism Still Racist All The Way Down
Conservative criticism of Democratic Supreme Court nominees often attributes shortcomings to ethnicity or gender rather than professional qualifications.
Black women on the academic tightrope: four scholars weigh in
Misogynoir significantly impacts Black women's professional opportunities and experiences, particularly in academia.
The Typical GOP "Jezebel" Playbook Is a Loser in 2024
Sexist, racist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris persist, despite their ineffectiveness in winning elections.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Criticism Still Racist All The Way Down
Conservative criticism of Democratic Supreme Court nominees often attributes shortcomings to ethnicity or gender rather than professional qualifications.
To men who still want proof' of women's pain: be careful what you wish for | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Men trying period pain simulators often struggle, highlighting women's resilience to pain while raising issues about societal perceptions of women's health.
Frances Conley, Neurosurgeon Who Protested Sexism, Dies at 83
Dr. Frances Conley highlighted systemic sexism in medicine, resigning from Stanford after enduring harassment from male colleagues, sparking widespread discussions on gender discrimination.
Lawsuit: Meta engineer told to resign after calling out sexist hiring practices
Meta faces lawsuit for allegedly sexist treatment of female employees.
Frances Conley, Neurosurgeon Who Protested Sexism, Dies at 83
Dr. Frances Conley highlighted systemic sexism in medicine, resigning from Stanford after enduring harassment from male colleagues, sparking widespread discussions on gender discrimination.
Lawsuit: Meta engineer told to resign after calling out sexist hiring practices
Meta faces lawsuit for allegedly sexist treatment of female employees.
Justice Dept. to Pay $22 Million to Settle Claims of Gender Bias
The Justice Department settled a gender discrimination lawsuit against the FBI for $22.6 million, acknowledging unfair practices in their training programs.
Biden to visit damaged areas from historic' Helene later this week' as Trump tries to turn storm into campaign issue live
Biden plans to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, calling it a historic storm.
DOJ settles $22.6 million lawsuit over gender discrimination at FBI training academy.
Justice Dept. to Pay $22 Million to Settle Claims of Gender Bias
The Justice Department settled a gender discrimination lawsuit against the FBI for $22.6 million, acknowledging unfair practices in their training programs.
Biden to visit damaged areas from historic' Helene later this week' as Trump tries to turn storm into campaign issue live
Biden plans to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, calling it a historic storm.
DOJ settles $22.6 million lawsuit over gender discrimination at FBI training academy.
Taliban to be taken to international court over gender discrimination
International legal action against the Taliban for gender discrimination marks a significant step in holding regimes accountable and may affect future diplomatic relations.
Older Adults Are Sharing How Far Women's Rights Have Come In Their Lifetimes
Discrimination based on gender in the workplace was prevalent in the late 1960s and 1970s, despite legal protections being established.
Journalism without women in Afghanistan: Stopping the work of female reporters is another form of violence against us
Female journalists in Afghanistan face gender discrimination and restrictions under Taliban rule.
Taliban impose restrictions on movement and work of female journalists, impacting their ability to do their jobs effectively.
A major South Korean broadcaster omitted 'ladies' from Michelle Yeoh's Oscars speech
Michelle Yeoh, winner of the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for Everything Everywhere All at Once, attends the Governors Ball during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Sunday in Hollywood, Calif.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images SBS News, a major broadcaster in South Korea, provoked outrage after it removed Michelle Yeoh's reference to "ladies" in its coverage of her acceptance speech at the Oscars.
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Australia to take Taliban Afghanistan to World Court for gender discrimination
Australia and three other countries are taking the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for gender discrimination against Afghan women.
Allied Countries Accuse Taliban of Gross' Violations of Women's Rights
Four countries plan to take the Taliban to court over systematic violations of women's rights in Afghanistan.
Taliban to be taken to international court over gender discrimination
International legal action against the Taliban for gender discrimination marks a significant step in holding regimes accountable and may affect future diplomatic relations.
Older Adults Are Sharing How Far Women's Rights Have Come In Their Lifetimes
Discrimination based on gender in the workplace was prevalent in the late 1960s and 1970s, despite legal protections being established.
Journalism without women in Afghanistan: Stopping the work of female reporters is another form of violence against us
Female journalists in Afghanistan face gender discrimination and restrictions under Taliban rule.
Taliban impose restrictions on movement and work of female journalists, impacting their ability to do their jobs effectively.
A major South Korean broadcaster omitted 'ladies' from Michelle Yeoh's Oscars speech
Michelle Yeoh, winner of the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for Everything Everywhere All at Once, attends the Governors Ball during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Sunday in Hollywood, Calif.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images SBS News, a major broadcaster in South Korea, provoked outrage after it removed Michelle Yeoh's reference to "ladies" in its coverage of her acceptance speech at the Oscars.
EEOC says Globe Life created and condoned a work environment that is hostile and abusive to women
Globe Life allowed a hostile work environment marked by pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination against women.
The EEOC's findings indicate serious policy failures at Globe Life and its affiliates, impacting many employees.
In South Indian Cinema, a #MeToo Reckoning Comes Roaring Back
The Malayalam film industry has faced a reckoning over sexual abuse and harassment, reflecting broader societal issues of gender discrimination in India.
India: Hema report reveals sex harrasment in 'Mollywood' DW 08/29/2024
Mollywood facing intense scrutiny due to rampant sexual harassment and assault allegations revealed by the Hema Committee report.
Former TikTok executive sues the company for alleged gender and age discrimination
Former TikTok executive sues the company for age and gender discrimination.
Allegations include uneven expectations, retaliation for raising concerns, and inadequate response to sexual harassment report.
TikTok Hit With Gender Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Exec
Former TikTok executive files gender discrimination lawsuit
Plaintiff claims she was fired for not fitting gender stereotypes and facing sexual harassment
Brooklyn NYPD captain sues top chief for sexual harassment and retaliation
A police veteran sued a top chief for unwanted romantic physical contact at an NYPD station house.
EEOC says Globe Life created and condoned a work environment that is hostile and abusive to women
Globe Life allowed a hostile work environment marked by pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination against women.
The EEOC's findings indicate serious policy failures at Globe Life and its affiliates, impacting many employees.
In South Indian Cinema, a #MeToo Reckoning Comes Roaring Back
The Malayalam film industry has faced a reckoning over sexual abuse and harassment, reflecting broader societal issues of gender discrimination in India.
India: Hema report reveals sex harrasment in 'Mollywood' DW 08/29/2024
Mollywood facing intense scrutiny due to rampant sexual harassment and assault allegations revealed by the Hema Committee report.
Former TikTok executive sues the company for alleged gender and age discrimination
Former TikTok executive sues the company for age and gender discrimination.
Allegations include uneven expectations, retaliation for raising concerns, and inadequate response to sexual harassment report.
TikTok Hit With Gender Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Exec
Former TikTok executive files gender discrimination lawsuit
Plaintiff claims she was fired for not fitting gender stereotypes and facing sexual harassment
Brooklyn NYPD captain sues top chief for sexual harassment and retaliation
A police veteran sued a top chief for unwanted romantic physical contact at an NYPD station house.
Mona's Ladies Lounge wins appeal in bid to continue barring men from entry
Mona's Ladies Lounge remains a women-only space after Tasmania's supreme court confirmed its exemption under anti-discrimination laws.
Document: San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus' letter to county supervisors
Sheriff Christina Corpus seeks investigations into County Executive Mike Callagy for alleged abuse of power and discrimination undermining her authority.
Female law faculty, students are getting unsettling texts
The rise of female law professors has invited intimidation tactics, highlighting persistent gender discrimination in academia.
Looking for a Woman in Finance? After 200 Years, There Still Aren't Many
Women are underrepresented in finance leadership despite their increasing presence in entry-level positions.
L.A. County sergeant demoted for 'gossip' after blowing whistle at Sheriff's Department
Gonzalez was demoted for reporting misconduct, sparking concerns over retaliation and the need for better departmental oversight.
What Could a Menopause-Friendly Workplace Look Like?
Employers are urged to support women experiencing menopause in the workplace through targeted policies and practices.
Half of fans have experienced sexism at matches - survey
Many female and non-binary football fans experience sexism at matches, with fear of repercussions and dismissal of concerns being significant barriers to reporting.
Female barrister applies for boys' club' disciplinary case to be thrown out
Proudman claims she is discriminated against due to gender in disciplinary proceedings by the Bar Standards Board.
NYC doc that boasts over 70K Instagram followers claims boss hit on her at 'sexy lingerie' party: suit
Dr. Randa Jaafar claims gender discrimination and harassment in a lawsuit against her boss, citing derogatory remarks and sexual propositions.
Texas: judge rules against Black high school teen in hair discrimination case
The federal judge dismissed most claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student alleging racial and gender discrimination due to his hairstyle, supporting the school district's grooming policy.
Head of swanky NYC prep school accused of ripping antisemitism task force as 'power play by Jewish families'
A head of a Manhattan prep school allegedly dismissed an antisemitism task force as a joke and power play.
Ex-Biglaw Partner Alleges 'Toxic Boys Club Locker Room' In Lawsuit
Former non-equity partner at Thompson Hine files gender discrimination lawsuit against firm and equity partners, seeking $15 million.
Complaint alleges creation of a toxic work environment in the New York office by an equity partner hoarding work for male attorneys and engaging in discriminatory conduct.
Law prof presses male sex-bias allegations in new suit after federal judge tosses his Title IX claim
Law professor David Schott has filed a new lawsuit against the University of Denver Sturm College of Law following allegations of sex-bias made by a former associate dean.
The new lawsuit alleges breach of contract, defamation, negligence, violations of wage law, and sex-based wage discrimination.
A previous lawsuit filed by Schott alleging retaliation and sex discrimination under Title IX was dismissed by a federal judge.
Female ex-exec told she lacked "docility and meekness" sues TikTok
Katie Ellen Puris, a senior executive at TikTok, is suing the company and its owner ByteDance for wrongful termination based on age and sex discrimination.
Puris alleges that ByteDance chairman Lidong Zhang forced her out of the company because she did not conform to stereotypes of docility and meekness expected of female employees.
NYC doc that boasts over 70K Instagram followers claims boss hit on her at 'sexy lingerie' party: suit
Dr. Randa Jaafar claims gender discrimination and harassment in a lawsuit against her boss, citing derogatory remarks and sexual propositions.
Texas: judge rules against Black high school teen in hair discrimination case
The federal judge dismissed most claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student alleging racial and gender discrimination due to his hairstyle, supporting the school district's grooming policy.
Head of swanky NYC prep school accused of ripping antisemitism task force as 'power play by Jewish families'
A head of a Manhattan prep school allegedly dismissed an antisemitism task force as a joke and power play.
Ex-Biglaw Partner Alleges 'Toxic Boys Club Locker Room' In Lawsuit
Former non-equity partner at Thompson Hine files gender discrimination lawsuit against firm and equity partners, seeking $15 million.
Complaint alleges creation of a toxic work environment in the New York office by an equity partner hoarding work for male attorneys and engaging in discriminatory conduct.
Law prof presses male sex-bias allegations in new suit after federal judge tosses his Title IX claim
Law professor David Schott has filed a new lawsuit against the University of Denver Sturm College of Law following allegations of sex-bias made by a former associate dean.
The new lawsuit alleges breach of contract, defamation, negligence, violations of wage law, and sex-based wage discrimination.
A previous lawsuit filed by Schott alleging retaliation and sex discrimination under Title IX was dismissed by a federal judge.
Female ex-exec told she lacked "docility and meekness" sues TikTok
Katie Ellen Puris, a senior executive at TikTok, is suing the company and its owner ByteDance for wrongful termination based on age and sex discrimination.
Puris alleges that ByteDance chairman Lidong Zhang forced her out of the company because she did not conform to stereotypes of docility and meekness expected of female employees.
Appeals court bans Title IX rule in four more states
A three-judge appeals court reinstated a ban on the Biden administration's Title IX rule in four states regarding discrimination based on sexual and gender identity.
A California border town's first transgender mayor faces recall. Is gender the reason?
The LGBTQ+ pride flag raising event at Calexico City Hall was disrupted by a woman attacking the mayor and council member because of their gender identities.
The recall election in Calexico involving transgender council member Raúl Ureña has brought to light broader issues beyond just local governance, touching on cultural clashes over gender identity.
AG Calls Transgender Sports Ban Illegal, Nassau Exec Hits Back
Blakeman's transgender sports ban facing backlash from AG for potential illegality.
Blakeman defends the executive order by highlighting opportunities for transgender females in other sports categories.
New Yorkers will vote for an "equal rights amendment" to protect abortion, LGBTQ+ rights - LGBTQ Nation
New York's Proposal 1 aims to protect abortion rights and prohibit discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation in the State Constitution.
A California border town's first transgender mayor faces recall. Is gender the reason?
The LGBTQ+ pride flag raising event at Calexico City Hall was disrupted by a woman attacking the mayor and council member because of their gender identities.
The recall election in Calexico involving transgender council member Raúl Ureña has brought to light broader issues beyond just local governance, touching on cultural clashes over gender identity.
AG Calls Transgender Sports Ban Illegal, Nassau Exec Hits Back
Blakeman's transgender sports ban facing backlash from AG for potential illegality.
Blakeman defends the executive order by highlighting opportunities for transgender females in other sports categories.
Next shop workers win six-year battle for equal pay in landmark case
Next's shop workers won a significant equal pay case, potentially costing the retailer over £30 million, highlighting gender pay disparities in retail.
Thousands of Next employees win landmark claim after six-year battle
Next failed to justify gender pay disparity in landmark equal pay ruling favoring retail employees after a six-year legal battle.
Thousands of Next workers secure landmark 30 million equal pay victory
Over 3,500 employees of Next won an equal pay battle, marking a significant legal victory against gender pay discrimination. The tribunal demanded equal pay and back compensation.
Thousands of Next employees win landmark claim after six-year battle
Next failed to justify gender pay disparity in landmark equal pay ruling favoring retail employees after a six-year legal battle.
Thousands of Next workers secure landmark 30 million equal pay victory
Over 3,500 employees of Next won an equal pay battle, marking a significant legal victory against gender pay discrimination. The tribunal demanded equal pay and back compensation.
Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private conversations
President Trump reportedly used derogatory language towards Vice President Kamala Harris
The Myth of Female Unelectability
Today's voters do not systematically discriminate against female candidates.
Olympic boxer Khelif calls for end of bullying
Imane Khelif expresses the harmful impact of online bullying and discrimination on athletes, calling for adherence to Olympic principles.
Attacks on Imane Khelif prove what we've long known: Transphobia hurts cis women, too
Misinformation and transphobia can lead to unwarranted attacks on cisgender athletes in the sports world.
Conservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret Service
Conservative lawmakers criticize Secret Service's diversity and inclusion efforts after Trump assassination attempt.
Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters
Female journalists face escalating attacks worldwide, risking silencing their voices in the media landscape.
Martine Croxall begins legal action against BBC at tribunal
Martine Croxall and three other presenters have taken legal action against the BBC for sex and age discrimination, claiming they were unfairly demoted and paid unequally.
Dora Akunyili: A Black Woman Who Reformed Nigeria's Public Health Sector - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Black women face similar hurdles in Nigeria and the United States in leadership roles.
Many female entrepreneurs report gender-based discrimination
40% of female entrepreneurs face gender-based discrimination in leadership roles. Confidence is a major challenge for female entrepreneurs.
Rubiales says trial for kiss is 'because I am a man'
Rubiales questions if he is facing trial due to gender
Rubiales denies wrongdoing in kissing incident
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Over two-thirds of female musicians face gender discrimination.
Upcoming events include live gigs, live streamed events, and residencies.
The Forgotten Star of Radio Astronomy
Ruby Payne-Scott helped revolutionize astronomy by pioneering radio astronomy, which allowed scientists to explore the universe using radio waves instead of light waves.
To keep her job as a woman working in the 1940s, Payne-Scott had to keep her work in radio astronomy a secret.
Taliban restricting unmarried women's access to work and travel, UN report says
The Taliban are restricting Afghan women's access to work, travel, and healthcare if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian.
The Taliban have imposed harsh measures such as barring women from public life, shutting down beauty parlors, and enforcing a dress code.
Stop Using Phrases Like 'Good Fit' In Clerkship Hirings
Law clerks face challenges with gender discrimination and bullying in the workplace.
Clerkship hiring is often based on the idea of finding a 'fit' with judges and chambers culture.
Wellesley students fight for trans men to be allowed to attend the all-women's school
Students at the all-women's Wellesley College are currently in a battle with the administration over whether to expressly allow trans men to attend the school.Students are voting Tuesday in a referendum on whether the school should allow this and whether official Wellesley communications should use non-gendered language.
Understanding FLINTA*: Embracing inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community - Queerty
FLINTA* stands for women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender people, aiming to encompass all facing gender-based discrimination.
Wellesley students fight for trans men to be allowed to attend the all-women's school
Students at the all-women's Wellesley College are currently in a battle with the administration over whether to expressly allow trans men to attend the school.Students are voting Tuesday in a referendum on whether the school should allow this and whether official Wellesley communications should use non-gendered language.
Understanding FLINTA*: Embracing inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community - Queerty
FLINTA* stands for women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender people, aiming to encompass all facing gender-based discrimination.
Review: 'The Exceptions' an inspiring and infuriating story
Books "The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science," by Kate Zernike (Scribner)Kate Zernike's book is a inspiring but often infuriating account of the ways that MIT had discriminated against some of the brightest scientists in their fields.Kate Zernike had been covering higher education at The Boston Globe for about six months when she was tipped off to a major story: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was about to admit to years of gender discrimination against female faculty members.
Former NBC10 Boston reporter alleges 2019 firing was retaliation in federal lawsuit
A former NBC10 Boston reporter who was fired from the station three years ago after she did not formally disclose a relationship with a Massachusetts police chief for some time is now suing the news outlet in federal court, alleging she was sexually harassed by another reporter and then retaliated against for reporting the misconduct to supervisors.
Review: 'The Exceptions' an inspiring and infuriating story
Books "The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science," by Kate Zernike (Scribner)Kate Zernike's book is a inspiring but often infuriating account of the ways that MIT had discriminated against some of the brightest scientists in their fields.Kate Zernike had been covering higher education at The Boston Globe for about six months when she was tipped off to a major story: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was about to admit to years of gender discrimination against female faculty members.
Former NBC10 Boston reporter alleges 2019 firing was retaliation in federal lawsuit
A former NBC10 Boston reporter who was fired from the station three years ago after she did not formally disclose a relationship with a Massachusetts police chief for some time is now suing the news outlet in federal court, alleging she was sexually harassed by another reporter and then retaliated against for reporting the misconduct to supervisors.
A generation of high-profile women tech leaders have stepped aside. What's next?
When Susan Wojcicki was named CEO of YouTube in 2014, she was in relatively good company as a woman leader in Silicon Valley.Marissa Mayer, her former colleague at Google, was running Yahoo and posing for magazine covers.Sheryl Sandberg was the influential second-in-command at Facebook who had just published a best-selling book on corporate feminism.
A generation of high-profile women tech leaders have stepped aside. What's next?
When Susan Wojcicki was named CEO of YouTube in 2014, she was in relatively good company as a woman leader in Silicon Valley.Marissa Mayer, her former colleague at Google, was running Yahoo and posing for magazine covers.Sheryl Sandberg was the influential second-in-command at Facebook who had just published a best-selling book on corporate feminism.
A generation of high-profile women tech leaders have stepped aside. What's next?
When Susan Wojcicki was named CEO of YouTube in 2014, she was in relatively good company as a woman leader in Silicon Valley.Marissa Mayer, her former colleague at Google, was running Yahoo and posing for magazine covers.Sheryl Sandberg was the influential second-in-command at Facebook who had just published a best-selling book on corporate feminism.
A generation of high-profile women tech leaders have stepped aside. What's next?
When Susan Wojcicki was named CEO of YouTube in 2014, she was in relatively good company as a woman leader in Silicon Valley.Marissa Mayer, her former colleague at Google, was running Yahoo and posing for magazine covers.Sheryl Sandberg was the influential second-in-command at Facebook who had just published a best-selling book on corporate feminism.
Former Montebello detective sues city, alleging gender discrimination in vaccine exemptions
A former Montebello police detective has sued the city, saying she was subjected to "pervasive gender discrimination" that included uneven enforcement of a coronavirus vaccine mandate.Maria Chavez alleges in the lawsuit that her male colleagues' applications for religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate were largely "rubber stamped," while her application was "denied due to her gender."
Outrage after football club votes to remove entire female section
An English football club voted to remove its entire female section, leaving over 100 players without a club.
Virtuous, obedient, useful: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women
Newspapers historically treated women differently in obituaries, reflecting societal gender biases.