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The toy aisle is still full of gender bias. Here’s how to navigate it these holidays

Parents the world over have begun the task of negotiating Christmas lists written by their children. But buying the right presents for kids can feel like a minefield, with an ever-growing list of choices and factors to consider. Among all of this, the issue of gendered marketing looms large.

The Conversation

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Tears Expose Workplace Double Standards: Co-Stars Labelled 'Frequent Criers'

Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo received mixed reactions after emotional moments seemingly highlighted gender bias in Hollywood.

International Business Times UK

Half of UK authors fear AI could replace them – what my new research suggests about the future of the novel

Back in 2023, I was completing my doctorate on AI and gender bias and my debut novel, Something About Her, had just been published. It was also the year that many prominent authors including Jodi Picoult, John Grisham and George R.R. Martin filed a lawsuit against OpenAI for using their…

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Cross-intimate partner violence cases on the rise

Two studies drilling down on gender bias when police lay charges have found family violence cases in which authorities charge both parties are increasing.

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‘You are worthy and deserving of help’: six practical ways to navigate medical misogyny

Two-thirds of Australian women have experienced gender bias or discrimination when seeking healthcare. Here’s how to advocate for yourself if a doctor dismisses your concerns

The Guardian - AU

When surgical tools don’t fit: how gender bias in design puts female surgeons at risk

“If you can’t handle this, you’ll never keep up with your peers.”

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

Exclusive: LSE research finds risk of gender bias in care decisions made based on AI summaries of case notes

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Why Men Get a Pass: 10 Double Standards Women Still Face Daily

Many observe a frustrating reality. Society often praises men for behaviors it criticizes in women. This deep-seated gender bias influences views at work, in social circles, and within families, fostering unfair double standards. Though we’ve progressed towards equality, men frequently escape consequences for actions that would penalize women. Recognizing these…

Budget and the Bees

Gender bias 'blind spot' among male workplace leaders

Men in local leadership positions are unaware of gender leadership disparities and are less likely to challenge dominant stereotypes, a study has found.

AAP

Is AI sexist? How artificial images are perpetuating gender bias in reality

AI is increasingly a feature of everyday life. But with its models based on often outdated data and the field still dominated by male researchers, as its influence on society grows it is also perpetuating sexist stereotypes.

Radio France Internationale

AI's gender bias is even worse than reality

Can designers fix it?

Creative Bloq

Five things young professionals can do today to promote gender equality at work

If you are starting your career today, you will hopefully see evidence of how far gender equality has come at work. You may have experienced little gender difference in educational attainment, see plenty of women leading companies, and be aware of legal protections and policies to combat gender discrimination in…

The Conversation

European Human Rights Body Rules Facebook Algorithm Shows Gender Bias

Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ruling exposes gender bias in Facebook's job ad algorithm, prompting calls for accountability and algorithm revision.

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Obama Urges Black Men To Support Kamala Harris

Former President Obama encourages Black men to support Kamala Harris's campaign, addressing gender bias in the election process.

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International Business Times

'Denying My Potential': Women At Japan's Top University Call Out Gender Imbalance

Chika Ezure faced gender bias from her own family when deciding to do a master's degree at Japan's top-ranked university.

The Conversation

White men who have been mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment − new research

White men who have personally experienced mistreatment at work, such as bullying, are more likely to realize that their organization does not always operate fairly. And that makes them more likely to recognize and report race and gender bias against their co-workers, I found in a recent study.

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Online shoppers behave differently after chatting with staff of the opposite gender, new research shows – here’s why businesses should be paying attention

In a digital world where people are mere pixels on a screen, gender bias can show up in unexpected forms. That’s what our research team found in a field experiment published in the Journal of Operations Management.

The Hindu

Just 8% women candidates contested first two phases of Lok Sabha polls

Gender bias evident in Lok Sabha elections with only 8% women candidates, sparking calls for proactive gender inclusion in politics.

TV Tech

Women in Tech Survey: 73% Experience Gender Bias in the Workplace

Half (50%) also said they believed there was a gender pay gap at their company

The Hindu

Overcoming gender bias

gender bias has become so deep-rooted in the human psyche that it might take ages for the patriarchal attitude towards women to change.

The Guardian - AU

Two-thirds of women report bias or discrimination in Australian healthcare in national survey

Report also found bias in illnesses where women present differently to men, such as heart disease and neurodiverse conditions

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