The Latest Breaking News from Gender Bias

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.

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

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

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…

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

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 But with its models based on often outdated data and the field still dominated by male researchers, as its influence on society grows it is also perpetuating sexist stereotypes.

Can designers fix it?

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…

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