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#women-in-leadership

Navigating Emotional Triggers at Work

Emotional regulation is essential for effective leadership, focusing on understanding triggers and stress rather than just reacting.

Want to Be A Good Boss? Be A Bitch.

Women leaders face impossible standards, in which assertiveness is penalized and kindness is seen as weakness, complicating their leadership roles.

Flipping the script: Where others fall, women ascend glass cliffs and win

Women's advancements in leadership roles can often be met with skepticism due to the glass cliff phenomenon, but resilience and unique capabilities lead to success.
Conversations around women in leadership are evolving, highlighting that they often thrive in high-risk situations despite systemic biases.

Gender dynamics affects politics and business leadership

Elisa Bannon Jones' book examines the challenges women face in politics, particularly the barriers to becoming U.S. presidents, highlighting the 'double bind' phenomenon.

Navigating the Leadership Paradox

Women face numerous paradoxes in their professional lives, particularly regarding leadership expectations, which complicate their journey toward empowerment.

Navigating Emotional Triggers at Work

Emotional regulation is essential for effective leadership, focusing on understanding triggers and stress rather than just reacting.

Want to Be A Good Boss? Be A Bitch.

Women leaders face impossible standards, in which assertiveness is penalized and kindness is seen as weakness, complicating their leadership roles.

Flipping the script: Where others fall, women ascend glass cliffs and win

Women's advancements in leadership roles can often be met with skepticism due to the glass cliff phenomenon, but resilience and unique capabilities lead to success.
Conversations around women in leadership are evolving, highlighting that they often thrive in high-risk situations despite systemic biases.

Gender dynamics affects politics and business leadership

Elisa Bannon Jones' book examines the challenges women face in politics, particularly the barriers to becoming U.S. presidents, highlighting the 'double bind' phenomenon.

Navigating the Leadership Paradox

Women face numerous paradoxes in their professional lives, particularly regarding leadership expectations, which complicate their journey toward empowerment.
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33 Experiences Of Womanhood That May Just Blow Mens' Minds Wide Open

Women in IT often face gender biases, being dismissed or ignored in favor of their male counterparts.
#womens-health
from time.com
3 days ago
Women in technology

Women Are Still Under-Represented in Medical Research. Here's Where the Gender Gap Is Most Pronounced

Medical research has historically overlooked women's health, impacting the understanding of diseases and treatments.
Recent efforts aim to advance women's health research and address long-standing gender biases.

New menopause guidance: educate bosses, but face up to wider ageism as well | Observer editorial

Menopause is stigmatized, under-researched, and symptoms undertreated due to societal biases.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can significantly reduce menopausal symptoms, but only 14% of menopausal women are taking it.

Women Are Still Under-Represented in Medical Research. Here's Where the Gender Gap Is Most Pronounced

Medical research has historically overlooked women's health, impacting the understanding of diseases and treatments.
Recent efforts aim to advance women's health research and address long-standing gender biases.

New menopause guidance: educate bosses, but face up to wider ageism as well | Observer editorial

Menopause is stigmatized, under-researched, and symptoms undertreated due to societal biases.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can significantly reduce menopausal symptoms, but only 14% of menopausal women are taking it.
morewomens-health
#racial-bias

How race and gender impact math teachers' perceptions of student performance

Teachers often attribute girls' math success to innate ability, while boys' success is seen as influenced by societal expectations.

How to get better decisions from your AI | MarTech

Bad data creates bad results, and this applies to AI algorithms used in decision-making processes in marketing.
A significant number of people, particularly women, are missing from data sets, leading to biased and incomplete information.

How race and gender impact math teachers' perceptions of student performance

Teachers often attribute girls' math success to innate ability, while boys' success is seen as influenced by societal expectations.

How to get better decisions from your AI | MarTech

Bad data creates bad results, and this applies to AI algorithms used in decision-making processes in marketing.
A significant number of people, particularly women, are missing from data sets, leading to biased and incomplete information.
moreracial-bias
#medical-treatment
from english.elpais.com
1 week ago

Doctor Blanca Coll-Vinent: Women's symptoms have been poorly studied, and since we don't recognize them, we ignore them'

Gender biases significantly affect the chances of women receiving timely medical care in emergencies.
from Nature
3 months ago

Data reveal how doctors take women's pain less seriously than men's

Female patients in hospital emergency departments experience delayed access to painkillers and medical care compared to male patients due to gender bias.

Doctor Blanca Coll-Vinent: Women's symptoms have been poorly studied, and since we don't recognize them, we ignore them'

Gender biases significantly affect the chances of women receiving timely medical care in emergencies.

Data reveal how doctors take women's pain less seriously than men's

Female patients in hospital emergency departments experience delayed access to painkillers and medical care compared to male patients due to gender bias.
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#kamala-harris

Harris Has Targeted Racism and Sexism While in Office. She Doesn't Broadcast It.

Kamala Harris emphasized gender bias in intelligence reports, leading to a review that improved training for analysts on assessing female foreign leaders.

Opinion | Where Is the Fierce Urgency of Beating Trump?

Barack Obama criticized Black men's hesitation to support Kamala Harris, linking it to gender biases.
James Carville advises focusing on campaign strategy rather than concerns over gender or race.

The Symbol of Kamala Harris' Determination Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Harris' earrings became a focal point of criticism, reflecting deeper biases against successful women and the absurdity of conspiracy theories.

Kamala Harris' Face on Tuesday Was the Stuff of Legend

The criticism of Kamala Harris' face in the debate underscores persistent gender biases in politics.

The Beltway Media Got Its Harris Interview. Can We Move on Now?

Criticism of Harris for needing male support during interviews reflects broader gender biases in media portrayals of women in leadership.

A Message From the Vice Principal

Vice President Kamala Harris's warning against Donald Trump's potential re-election was perceived as lacking gravitas and authority, resembling a disciplinary reprimand.

Harris Has Targeted Racism and Sexism While in Office. She Doesn't Broadcast It.

Kamala Harris emphasized gender bias in intelligence reports, leading to a review that improved training for analysts on assessing female foreign leaders.

Opinion | Where Is the Fierce Urgency of Beating Trump?

Barack Obama criticized Black men's hesitation to support Kamala Harris, linking it to gender biases.
James Carville advises focusing on campaign strategy rather than concerns over gender or race.

The Symbol of Kamala Harris' Determination Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Harris' earrings became a focal point of criticism, reflecting deeper biases against successful women and the absurdity of conspiracy theories.

Kamala Harris' Face on Tuesday Was the Stuff of Legend

The criticism of Kamala Harris' face in the debate underscores persistent gender biases in politics.

The Beltway Media Got Its Harris Interview. Can We Move on Now?

Criticism of Harris for needing male support during interviews reflects broader gender biases in media portrayals of women in leadership.

A Message From the Vice Principal

Vice President Kamala Harris's warning against Donald Trump's potential re-election was perceived as lacking gravitas and authority, resembling a disciplinary reprimand.
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#leadership

No 10 slaps down Tory MP over claim Kemi Badenoch is preoccupied' by family

Sir Christopher Chope's comments on Kemi Badenoch's family responsibilities sparked controversy, highlighting biases in political leadership perceptions.

If You Want to Honor Women's Equality Day, Start by Re-evaluating the Performance Feedback You Give Women at Work | Entrepreneur

To inspire inclusion in workplaces, leaders must re-evaluate performance feedback for women to mitigate bias and promote their advancement.

The surprising reason that Kamala Harris might face a different kind of sexism than Hilary Clinton

Female politicians face criticism for being assertive.
Black women may face different judgments as leaders compared to white women.

Adams blasts 'sexist belief' FDNY boss Laura Kavanagh left job because of male-dominated culture

Mayor Adams defends Commissioner Kavanagh amid accusations of male-dominated FDNY culture impacting her departure.

No 10 slaps down Tory MP over claim Kemi Badenoch is preoccupied' by family

Sir Christopher Chope's comments on Kemi Badenoch's family responsibilities sparked controversy, highlighting biases in political leadership perceptions.

If You Want to Honor Women's Equality Day, Start by Re-evaluating the Performance Feedback You Give Women at Work | Entrepreneur

To inspire inclusion in workplaces, leaders must re-evaluate performance feedback for women to mitigate bias and promote their advancement.

The surprising reason that Kamala Harris might face a different kind of sexism than Hilary Clinton

Female politicians face criticism for being assertive.
Black women may face different judgments as leaders compared to white women.

Adams blasts 'sexist belief' FDNY boss Laura Kavanagh left job because of male-dominated culture

Mayor Adams defends Commissioner Kavanagh amid accusations of male-dominated FDNY culture impacting her departure.
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#women-in-tech
from Fortune
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Accenture, Salesforce, and Bloomberg Beta AI leaders don't want women to fall behind in tech revolution

Women are less likely to use AI tools, exacerbating bias and limiting their opportunities.
AI technology is constantly evolving, encouraging repeated engagement for better outcomes.

Women face greater risk of job displacement from automation | Computer Weekly

Job automation poses a greater risk to women, highlighting the need for inclusive upskilling and reskilling in tech.

Top women officials say there's more work to do on gender balance in government tech

Progress in women holding top tech and cyber positions in the Biden administration.
Challenges faced by women in STEM fields due to gender bias and lack of diversity and inclusion.

Accenture, Salesforce, and Bloomberg Beta AI leaders don't want women to fall behind in tech revolution

Women are less likely to use AI tools, exacerbating bias and limiting their opportunities.
AI technology is constantly evolving, encouraging repeated engagement for better outcomes.

Women face greater risk of job displacement from automation | Computer Weekly

Job automation poses a greater risk to women, highlighting the need for inclusive upskilling and reskilling in tech.

Top women officials say there's more work to do on gender balance in government tech

Progress in women holding top tech and cyber positions in the Biden administration.
Challenges faced by women in STEM fields due to gender bias and lack of diversity and inclusion.
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Joy review warm and intensely English portrayal of the birth of IVF

The article provides a poignant view of the challenges and triumphs leading to the birth of the first test-tube baby.
#women-in-science

Marie Curie: Mentor to Women or Martyr to Science?

Marie Curie's achievements have paved a complex path for women in science, raising standards and expectations that continue to challenge future generations.

She was right and they were wrong': the female astronomers hidden by science's male elite

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin revolutionized astronomy by proving stars are mostly hydrogen and helium, overcoming significant gender-based opposition.

Gender bias might be working at level of whole disciplines

Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.

Marie Curie: Mentor to Women or Martyr to Science?

Marie Curie's achievements have paved a complex path for women in science, raising standards and expectations that continue to challenge future generations.

She was right and they were wrong': the female astronomers hidden by science's male elite

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin revolutionized astronomy by proving stars are mostly hydrogen and helium, overcoming significant gender-based opposition.

Gender bias might be working at level of whole disciplines

Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.
morewomen-in-science
#feminism

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult review Shakespeare was a woman

Jodi Picoult critiques the sexism in literary perception, suggesting her works would be revered if authored by male writers.

The Misunderstood Art of Marie Laurencin

Marie Laurencin was a prominent French avant-garde painter before WWII, recognized for her unique, feminine Cubist style, but her legacy was overlooked due to gender bias.

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult review Shakespeare was a woman

Jodi Picoult critiques the sexism in literary perception, suggesting her works would be revered if authored by male writers.

The Misunderstood Art of Marie Laurencin

Marie Laurencin was a prominent French avant-garde painter before WWII, recognized for her unique, feminine Cubist style, but her legacy was overlooked due to gender bias.
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Women's health tech less likely' to get funding if woman is on founding team

Female founders of femtech face funding bias, especially when using advocacy language, highlighting gender disparities in investment opportunities.
#chronic-pain
from Nature
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

How pain is misunderstood and ignored in women

Women are more likely than men to experience chronic pain, exacerbated by systemic biases in healthcare.

Calls for greater support for working women battling chronic pain

Women with chronic pain face significant stigma and discrimination, particularly in remote work settings.

How pain is misunderstood and ignored in women

Women are more likely than men to experience chronic pain, exacerbated by systemic biases in healthcare.

Calls for greater support for working women battling chronic pain

Women with chronic pain face significant stigma and discrimination, particularly in remote work settings.
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Sexism toward women in cinema is often unconscious. Here's how I started noticing it

Sexism manifests subtly and often unconsciously, leading to biased perceptions of women in society.

Defining Variables for Analyzing Gender Bias in Remote Pair Programming | HackerNoon

The twincode platform analyzes gender bias in virtual collaborative tasks through controlled experiments.

Does Gender Bias Influence Remote Pair Programming? | HackerNoon

Gender bias significantly influences perception of productivity and competency in remote pair programming.

Can Perceived Gender Bias Shape Pair Programming in Remote Settings? | HackerNoon

This study investigates how perceived gender affects productivity perceptions in pair programming, aiming to understand its impact on gender representation in computing.
#venture-capital

Can AI help female founders get funded?

AI can either help or hinder funding opportunities for underrepresented founders, depending on the biases in data used.
Bias in decision-making, even among female investors, poses challenges for utilizing AI in venture capital.

Venture capital has a serious gender gap: Here's how to fix it

Female-founded tech startups still struggle significantly to find investment in 2024, revealing enduring gender disparities in the technology sector.

Can AI help female founders get funded?

AI can either help or hinder funding opportunities for underrepresented founders, depending on the biases in data used.
Bias in decision-making, even among female investors, poses challenges for utilizing AI in venture capital.

Venture capital has a serious gender gap: Here's how to fix it

Female-founded tech startups still struggle significantly to find investment in 2024, revealing enduring gender disparities in the technology sector.
moreventure-capital
#mental-health

Rust Out vs. Burnout: Symptoms and Solutions I ClickUp

Rust-out is a state of disengagement and boredom at work that can be as damaging as burnout over time.

Living an Authentic Autistic Life Can Be Wonderful

Embracing unconventional traits leads to thriving for autistic individuals.
Late diagnoses in women reflect systemic biases in autism diagnosis.
Unmasking is crucial for the happiness of autistic adults.

Rust Out vs. Burnout: Symptoms and Solutions I ClickUp

Rust-out is a state of disengagement and boredom at work that can be as damaging as burnout over time.

Living an Authentic Autistic Life Can Be Wonderful

Embracing unconventional traits leads to thriving for autistic individuals.
Late diagnoses in women reflect systemic biases in autism diagnosis.
Unmasking is crucial for the happiness of autistic adults.
moremental-health

Making Womanness Striking: Salience-based Tensions in Socially Progressive Initiatives

Women philosophers often face gender bias that overshadows their intellectual contributions.
There is a continuous struggle against the male-dominance in philosophy today.
#parenting

Mairia Cahill: Kirstie Allsopp allowing her son to travel alone at 15 is a parenting fail in my book

Gender bias in parenting affects perceptions of safety and independence for boys and girls.
The emotional anxiety of parents, especially mothers, regarding their teenage girls' safety is significant.

Working Mom Is Asked Why She Needs A Sitter Since She Works Her Full-Time Job From Home - 'We Don't Ask Men That Question'

The pressure on working moms, even when working from home, to handle childcare and work simultaneously is unfair and reflects gender biases.

What is a 'boy mum'? The divisive term and TikTok trend explained

Boy mums on TikTok express favoritism towards sons over daughters, facing backlash and criticism from users.

Mairia Cahill: Kirstie Allsopp allowing her son to travel alone at 15 is a parenting fail in my book

Gender bias in parenting affects perceptions of safety and independence for boys and girls.
The emotional anxiety of parents, especially mothers, regarding their teenage girls' safety is significant.

Working Mom Is Asked Why She Needs A Sitter Since She Works Her Full-Time Job From Home - 'We Don't Ask Men That Question'

The pressure on working moms, even when working from home, to handle childcare and work simultaneously is unfair and reflects gender biases.

What is a 'boy mum'? The divisive term and TikTok trend explained

Boy mums on TikTok express favoritism towards sons over daughters, facing backlash and criticism from users.
moreparenting
#discrimination
from Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. arson investigator says she was sidelined, shamed because she's a woman. She's suing

Afara Lalaind is suing LAFD for discrimination and hostile work environment, claiming harassment and retaliation during her service as an arson investigator.

Being a parent is a hidden scientific superpower - here's why

Parents face discrimination in scientific fields, especially women with children.
Privilege plays a significant role in how academic parents navigate challenges.

Ex-TikTok exec says China-based boss fired her because 'he believed women should be quiet': lawsuit

Former TikTok executive alleges discrimination based on gender and failure to demonstrate meekness
Allegations include criticism and lack of action regarding sexual harassment

The Police Force Where Female Officers Warn Other Women to Stay Away

The New Jersey State Police has a low percentage of female officers compared to national averages for similar departments.
A lawsuit has been filed by female officers alleging gender bias and discrimination in promotions.

Researchers Find More Potential Discrimination in Facebook Ads

A study found potentially discriminatory employment ads on Meta's Facebook platform
Ad images matching the gender of desired applicants were amplified by Meta's algorithm

Unchanged power dynamics still block progress for under-represented groups in academia

Efforts to increase diversity in Dutch academia have not led to significant progress for women and minority ethnic groups in senior positions.

L.A. arson investigator says she was sidelined, shamed because she's a woman. She's suing

Afara Lalaind is suing LAFD for discrimination and hostile work environment, claiming harassment and retaliation during her service as an arson investigator.

Being a parent is a hidden scientific superpower - here's why

Parents face discrimination in scientific fields, especially women with children.
Privilege plays a significant role in how academic parents navigate challenges.

Ex-TikTok exec says China-based boss fired her because 'he believed women should be quiet': lawsuit

Former TikTok executive alleges discrimination based on gender and failure to demonstrate meekness
Allegations include criticism and lack of action regarding sexual harassment

The Police Force Where Female Officers Warn Other Women to Stay Away

The New Jersey State Police has a low percentage of female officers compared to national averages for similar departments.
A lawsuit has been filed by female officers alleging gender bias and discrimination in promotions.

Researchers Find More Potential Discrimination in Facebook Ads

A study found potentially discriminatory employment ads on Meta's Facebook platform
Ad images matching the gender of desired applicants were amplified by Meta's algorithm

Unchanged power dynamics still block progress for under-represented groups in academia

Efforts to increase diversity in Dutch academia have not led to significant progress for women and minority ethnic groups in senior positions.
morediscrimination
#professional-challenges

As a woman working in sports media, I must battle constant micro-aggressions | Rebecca Adams

While there are more opportunities for women in sports media, significant challenges and gender biases still persist.

Meet Gloria Villalba, the neurosurgeon with over 5,000 brain operations

Dr. Gloria Villalba has performed over 5,000 brain surgeries in her career.
She emphasizes the importance of grit and discipline in the field of neurosurgery.

As a woman working in sports media, I must battle constant micro-aggressions | Rebecca Adams

While there are more opportunities for women in sports media, significant challenges and gender biases still persist.

Meet Gloria Villalba, the neurosurgeon with over 5,000 brain operations

Dr. Gloria Villalba has performed over 5,000 brain surgeries in her career.
She emphasizes the importance of grit and discipline in the field of neurosurgery.
moreprofessional-challenges

White men who are mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment against coworkers

White men who experience mistreatment at work are more likely to recognize and report race and gender bias against their coworkers.

There's a double-edged sword high performers face at work, and it's costing employers their talent

Top performers often receive the worst feedback, increasing the likelihood of quitting.

Revealed: What AI thinks the Olympic teams from 40 nations look like

A study shows AI-generated Olympic team images revealed biases related to gender, events, culture, and religion.

Artificial intelligence doesn't think, it doesn't learn, it doesn't decide'

The article highlights the gender biases in artificial intelligence and stresses the importance of addressing biases in AI systems.

This Cowgirl's Saddles Are Beautiful. The Wait Time Is Six Years.

Nancy Martiny, a female saddlemaker, gained trust and success in a male-dominated industry by showcasing her expertise and craftsmanship through decades of dedicated work.
#workplace-challenges
from Harvard Business Review
3 months ago
Women in technology

How Biases About Motherhood Impact All Women at Work

The maternal wall hinders women's careers, impacting those with and without children.

Dear Vicki: 'I'm meeting resistance as a woman leader in a company with mostly male employees'

Navigating challenges in a predominantly male company can involve resistance from employees, management, clients, and partners.

How Biases About Motherhood Impact All Women at Work

The maternal wall hinders women's careers, impacting those with and without children.

Dear Vicki: 'I'm meeting resistance as a woman leader in a company with mostly male employees'

Navigating challenges in a predominantly male company can involve resistance from employees, management, clients, and partners.
moreworkplace-challenges
#diversity

How Women Like Kamala Harris Saved and Shaped America

Women face challenges in receiving recognition and are often subject to biases and resistance in leadership roles and contributions.
from Advocate.com
5 months ago

Cate Blanchett on bringing in more women, trans, and nonbinary filmmakers

Cate Blanchett advocates for more representation of women, transgender, and nonbinary people in filmmaking, questioning why only women are asked to address this issue.
from New York Post
6 months ago

ChatGPT overwhelmingly depicts financiers, CEOs as men - and women as secretaries: study

Artificial intelligence image creators, like ChatGPT's DALL-E, show gender bias by predominantly depicting men as businesspeople and CEOs over women, highlighting the importance of diversity and monitoring in AI development.

How Women Like Kamala Harris Saved and Shaped America

Women face challenges in receiving recognition and are often subject to biases and resistance in leadership roles and contributions.

Cate Blanchett on bringing in more women, trans, and nonbinary filmmakers

Cate Blanchett advocates for more representation of women, transgender, and nonbinary people in filmmaking, questioning why only women are asked to address this issue.

ChatGPT overwhelmingly depicts financiers, CEOs as men - and women as secretaries: study

Artificial intelligence image creators, like ChatGPT's DALL-E, show gender bias by predominantly depicting men as businesspeople and CEOs over women, highlighting the importance of diversity and monitoring in AI development.
morediversity

Robots sacked, screenings shut down: a new movement of luddites is rising up against AI | Ed Newton-Rex

Using AI-generated individuals for tasks can result in backlash and misunderstandings, impacting customer sentiments negatively towards the company.

Changemakers - Nature's new series celebrates champions of inclusion in science

Highlighting researchers and initiatives combating discrimination in science through 'Changemakers' series in Nature.

KC Chiefs' Butker said marriage and motherhood are more important than work for most women

Speaker at Benedictine College commencement suggests women are more excited about marriage and children than degrees.

'I loved The Bee Sting, but if it had been written by a woman it wouldn't have sold as well' - Novelist Sheila O'Flanagan

Society often holds double standards when it comes to recognizing emotions in writing based on the gender of the writer.

Opinion: Train California judges better to offer equal justice for women and minorities

A bill on equal justice for women and minorities in California's courts aims to address gender and minority bias, creating a more just legal system.

Government accused of neglecting women rough sleepers by undercounting them

Government undercounting homeless women by 43%, risking their safety and access to services.

Italy's statues have a gender bias, new research reveals

Women are under-represented and objectified in statues across Italy, reinforcing the sexual objectification of women in public spaces.

Why responsible AI development relies on female leadership input

Business leaders in the UK understand the importance of female leadership in AI, but there is a discrepancy in actual representation in senior roles.

More Women Work in Nonprofits. So Why Do Men End Up Leading Them?

Men in female-dominated occupations often experience faster rise to leadership due to systemic power dynamics and gender stereotypes.
#women-empowerment

How to Amplify Women's Wisdom and Voices in a Man's World | Entrepreneur

Societal bias often leads to women's expertise being overlooked in favor of men's in various fields.
Women professionals on social media may face challenges such as fewer engagements and opportunities compared to men in the same field.

The Meaning of Mexico's First Female President

The empowerment of women in Mexican politics is growing, despite widespread negative biases against female leaders.

How to Amplify Women's Wisdom and Voices in a Man's World | Entrepreneur

Societal bias often leads to women's expertise being overlooked in favor of men's in various fields.
Women professionals on social media may face challenges such as fewer engagements and opportunities compared to men in the same field.

The Meaning of Mexico's First Female President

The empowerment of women in Mexican politics is growing, despite widespread negative biases against female leaders.
morewomen-empowerment

Males Aren't Larger than Females in Most Mammal Species

Darwin's view on sexual size dimorphism was accepted without evidence, but recent analysis shows his claim was incorrect.
An analysis of 429 mammalian species reveals that just 45% feature larger males, 39% males and females are about the same size, and 16% females are larger.
#online-platforms

Images on the internet are even more sexist than texts

Online platforms, including Google Images, exhibit a consistent gender bias in the photos they display for different professions and social categories.
The bias in online images is greater than that seen in surveys and actual U.S. census data, and the effects of gender bias in visual content are more psychologically potent than in text.

Online Images Amplify Gender Bias

Gender bias is more prevalent in images than in text on online platforms.
The underrepresentation of women online is worse in images than in other forms of media.

Images on the internet are even more sexist than texts

Online platforms, including Google Images, exhibit a consistent gender bias in the photos they display for different professions and social categories.
The bias in online images is greater than that seen in surveys and actual U.S. census data, and the effects of gender bias in visual content are more psychologically potent than in text.

Online Images Amplify Gender Bias

Gender bias is more prevalent in images than in text on online platforms.
The underrepresentation of women online is worse in images than in other forms of media.
moreonline-platforms

Scandal Mounts as TV Network Used AI to Sexualize Image of Politician

An Australian news service used AI to sexualize an image of a female politician, sparking criticism.
The news service blamed automation by Photoshop for the incident, stating that the image was resized and altered in the process.

3 Enlightening Charts Explain How Men Took Over Tech

The percentage of women in tech jobs declined over time, despite an increase in the number of women in the workforce.
The decline in the percentage of women in tech jobs is attributed to a bias against women in the industry, as well as the devaluation of female-dominated fields.

Patients' experiences of disease should be taken more seriously, says study

Clinicians often undervalue patients' insights in diagnosing and treating medical conditions.
Ethnicity and gender bias can influence diagnosis, with women more likely to be told their symptoms are psychosomatic.

European VC ecosystem heavily biased against female founders

Female-founded startups in Europe have raised less than 2% of total VC capital in 2023.
A study by Antler reveals that female founders face gender bias and are asked discriminatory questions during fundraising.
95% of founders believe that hiring more female investors can drive positive change in the European investor ecosystem.

JK Rowling called homophobic for blaming trans support on women who "snog" other women - LGBTQ Nation

JK Rowling criticized women who support trans rights, associating them with seeking the eradication of single-sex facilities.
#double-standards

Surprise Research Finds Men Are Judged More Harshly Than Women for Sleeping Around

Men are judged more harshly than women for casual sex in a surprising study.

Emma Roberts Decided To Add Her Perspective To The Nepo-Baby Conversation

Emma Roberts discusses the challenges and double standards related to being labeled a 'nepo baby' in Hollywood.

Surprise Research Finds Men Are Judged More Harshly Than Women for Sleeping Around

Men are judged more harshly than women for casual sex in a surprising study.

Emma Roberts Decided To Add Her Perspective To The Nepo-Baby Conversation

Emma Roberts discusses the challenges and double standards related to being labeled a 'nepo baby' in Hollywood.
moredouble-standards

Opinion | It's No Big Deal That a Woman May Be the President. What a Beautiful Thing.

Gender of potential Democratic nominee is not a central focus compared to electability concerns in the 2020 presidential race.

Meet the Female Tour Guides Who Changed the Way I View India

Female tour guides in India face gender biases despite increasing presence.

Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they're fighting back

Medical misogyny remains prevalent in healthcare, with women sharing harrowing experiences of gender bias and lack of consent during critical medical procedures.

Head of French Greens accuses far-right's Bardella of only wanting to debate men

Marine Tondelier challenges RN leader to a TV debate, highlighting gender bias.

I skipped grad school and became a mechanic instead. I ended up getting a dream job at Tesla.

Diana Welsch transitioned from art school to car mechanic at 25, faced challenges, including gender bias, and found fulfillment at Tesla.

Evil Recap: A Gathering of Women

Evil confronts patriarchal issues through witchcraft, highlighting misogyny and double standards.

Using Causal Forests to Unveil Gender Bias in Hiring | HackerNoon

The study focuses on coach and artist gender interaction using Difference in Differences with Dummy Outcomes methodology to account for heterogeneous effects and estimate a distribution of effect size.
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