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fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

You Probably Don't Even Realize This 1 Bias In Kids' TV Shows. Experts Say It Could Be Harmful.

Gender stereotypes in children's TV shows have remained consistent over 60 years, influencing children’s perceptions of leadership and agency.
#parenting
fromFast Company
1 week ago

TikTok claims there's a hack to get bigger portions at Chipotle: Put men's names on your orders

Takeout orders from fast-casual chains may have portion size biases based on the gender connotations of names used for ordering.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

AI tools used by English councils downplay women's health issues, study finds

The study found that when using Google's AI tool Gemma, language such as disabled, unable and complex appeared significantly more often in descriptions of men than women.
Healthcare
Health
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'One study found ChatGPT answered over 90pc of questions about endometriosis correctly' - could AI cure healthcare's gender bias?

Gender bias in medicine leads to misdiagnoses and increased mortality for women.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Ask AI About Leadership-The Results Are Predictably Male

Leadership effectiveness has traditionally been defined by military and state-building accomplishments, a perspective shaped by historical power structures and legacy of male historians.
History
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

She's Not Imagining It: The Continuing Medical Dismissal of Women

A recent survey of 900 women aged 25-34 found that 93% reported feeling dismissed when seeking medical help. Over 40% visited multiple providers to receive a diagnosis.
Women
fromPrx
1 month ago

The World

A Chinese university expelled a female student for dating a foreigner, triggering debates about gender bias and nationalism.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Her way: Julia Morgan, the quiet genius who defined Bay Area architecture

Julia Morgan faced sexism in her architectural career, notably while working on the El Campanil bell tower.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 month ago

ChatGPT advises women to ask for lower salaries, finds new study

The research shows that large language models consistently advise women to ask for lower salaries than men, despite identical qualifications. For instance, a difference in advice led to a gap of $120K a year between genders in some fields.
Women
Women in technology
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Lashes Out at Reporter for Asking Him About Giving Credit to Female B-2 Bomber Pilot

Secretary of Defense Hegseth faced criticism for gendered language during a press conference but expressed support for female B-2 pilots.
#motherhood
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

The Struggle to Measure Gender Bias in Remote Programming Environments | HackerNoon

The validity of the experimental design in studying gender bias is significantly affected by the treatment operationalization and participant behavior during the study.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Why the Pentagon Is Using AI to Simulate Future Pandemics (6/24/2025) | HackerNoon

DARPA is leveraging AI to simulate disease outbreaks and improve pandemic response.
Building effective feedback loops is crucial for enhancing AI product performance.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Partner of the First U.S. Woman in Space Reflects On Their Hidden Relationship

Sally Ride's experience as the first American woman in space highlights gender biases and challenges faced by female astronauts in NASA.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

It's Time to Retire the Term "Dad Rock"

Critics misuse the term 'dad rock' to label diverse music without clear criteria.
Gender biases influence music categorizations, as seen in the 'dad rock' and 'mom rock' labels.
fromNature
2 months ago

How DEI is misunderstood - and the real route to gender equality

Patriarchy continues to thwart gender equality in the workplace despite initiatives aimed at diversity and inclusion.
Current DEI efforts often serve business interests more than they address structural gender biases.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern broke the mold on leadership, motherhood and stepping down

That was the bit that got me, and I think that was because I talked openly about wanting a family. But to assert that any woman should be asked that, I really rebelled against that. That upset me.
Parenting
fromMission Local
2 months ago

An S.F. judge accused of harassing female lawyers of color was quietly transferred. Now he's back.

"Judge Woods' behavior is highly inappropriate and unethical, and he creates a toxic work environment, particularly for attorneys who are women of color."
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Anthony Weiner says female politicians judged much more harshly than men'

Weiner stated that politicians like himself and Donald Trump can survive scandals primarily because male candidates face less scrutiny compared to their female counterparts, such as Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton.
NYC politics
fromInverse
2 months ago

75 Years Ago, A Shockingly Dark Sci-Fi Adventure Tried To Predict The Space Race

Like the making of the movie itself, Rocketship X-M doesn't waste any time, thrusting its heroes into deep space just minutes after their pioneering mission to the Moon is announced.
Independent films
Women in technology
fromForbes
3 months ago

How Female Founders Can Carve Their Own Path

Female founders often face bias in professional settings and may feel excluded.
Success doesn't require conforming to traditional leadership norms; authenticity is valuable.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Why So Many People Still Assume That Mom Knows Best

Fathers are often overlooked as primary contacts in parenting situations, highlighting societal biases towards mothers.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Power of Positive Words

Instead of saying I am sorry all the time, she could say 'Thank you for your patience.' This small shift boosts your confidence.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on bias in medical research: disregard for women's health belongs in the past | Editorial

Six years after Caroline Criado Perez's bestselling book 'Invisible Women,' women continue to be underrepresented in clinical trials, with significant disparities in research focus.
Women
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

Women Are Sharing Stories Of Being Belittled At Work, And (Sometimes) Their Petty Responses

Gender bias persists in legal profession, with women attorneys facing assumptions about their roles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Shilajit: male influencers claim it boosts testosterone and libido, but what does the science say? | Antiviral

The algorithms that dictate social media content have been shown to amplify misogynistic views, especially impacting the exposure of men to products like shilajit, which promotes toxic masculinity.
Alternative medicine
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Work-life balance biggest barrier for women in tech, says survey | Computer Weekly

Recruitment firm Lorien surveyed women in the technology sector and found 45% claimed to have had difficulties with work-life balance in their role, making it the biggest barrier they have faced in their career.
Women in technology
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

The best print ads of the 2020s so far, as picked by experts

The 2020s have seen a resurgence in impactful print advertising that connects emotionally and challenges perceptions.
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