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Hermoso: Spanish Football Icon Against Sexism After Forced Kiss

Spain attacker Jenni Hermoso lifted the Women's World Cup in August 2023 but her joy was curtailed in the aftermath as she unexpectedly became the leader of a stand against sexism in Spanish football.

International Business Times

Sexism linked to social ills for men and women, finds largest cross-cultural study of its kind

Feminism is facing a backlash, with women’s rights being rolled back in many countries and a significant number of people saying feminism has gone far enough or even too far. Yet women still face basic obstacles to education in some countries and are generally paid less than men. They still…

The Conversation

‘Are you kidding me?’: TV writer says she was asked to make female lead 20 years younger

Katja Meier says she was told women over 50 were not seen as a ‘valid audience’, so decided to make the pilot herself

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Spirit Airlines Announces New Dress Code for Passengers Banning 'Revealing' Clothing, 'Offensive' Tattoos

Spirit Airlines introduced a new dress code banning revealing clothing and offensive tattoos following a viral incident where two women accused the airline of sexism over crop tops

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French men drawn to 'traditional masculinity', women face sexism: annual survey

Men and women in France are more polarised than ever, according to an annual report on sexism released Monday. Women are increasingly aware of gender inequalities while men are increasingly drawn to "masculinist" movements, the government's advisory body on equality found.

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China's Women E-sports Players Defy Sexism For Love Of The Game

For women e-sports players in China, mastering the game is just the first hurdle to carving out a space for themselves in the male-dominated field.

International Business Times

The Six Triple Eight helped rewrite the rules on who could be a soldier – the real story behind the Netflix film

Tyler Perry’s new Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight, tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the US Women’s Army Corps (WACs). These women, who were mostly African American, were sent to Britain in February 1945. Their goal was to boost morale by clearing a backlog…

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German artists sign open letter against TV show host accused of sexism

Choice of Thilo Mischke, author of Around the World In 80 Women, for ARD’s flagship arts show criticised

The Guardian - UK

Major show to celebrate UK’s forgotten female trailblazer of abstract art

Exhibition in Bristol, the city of her birth, celebrates Paule Vézelay whose ascent was stymied by sexism and war

The Guardian - UK

I stood up to the ‘boys’ club’ at the heart of our justice system – and was vindicated

The Bar Standards Board tried to silence me for calling out injustice and sexism. Being cleared was a win for free speech, says barrister Charlotte Proudman

The Guardian - UK

‘This is not time for retreat or apathy’: Black women dissect Harris loss

Activists among 92% of Black women who voted for Harris discuss how intersection of racism and sexism led to defeat

The Guardian - US

Voices: Why aren’t more men speaking out about Gregg Wallace?

COMMENT: Casual sexism is like Japanese knotweed, writes Caroline Brown. If everyone who sees it pretends not to notice, or to consider it a problem, it will spread rapidly and take root

The Independent UK

GMB staff and members to complain to equalities watchdog over institutional sexism

Group to say GMB is breaching Equality Act duties by failing to properly investigate sexual harassment and bullying claims

The Guardian - UK

‘What can we do to make this better?’ Alec Baldwin film Rust finally premieres in Poland

First screening for troubled western whose cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set takes place at niche film festival, boycotted by high-profile figures over a separate sexism row

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Woman Gets A Taste Of “Immediate Future In The US” After Unfortunate Encounter With A Boomer

Sexism still exists even in this supposedly progressive society. This boomer showed such bigoted behavior toward a woman during a traffic altercation. The post Woman Gets A Taste Of “Immediate Future In The US” After Unfortunate Encounter With A Boomer first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Conversation

Benevolent sexism competed with hypermasculinity in high-stakes campaigns in the U.S. and Ireland

In the last weeks of the 2024 United States presidential campaign, the candidates and their supporters made a final plea to voters. Polls revealing a gender gap in support for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prompted the Harris campaign, in particular, to attempt to engage men in its messaging about…

Latin Times

'The View' Host Suggests 'Misogyny and Sexism' Are Behind Trump's Solid Performance With Latinos in Texas

Sunny Hostin made the comments as Alyssa Farah Griffin countered that "the border crisis is on the doorstep" and Texans are begging people to care about it

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AOC Blames Sexism For Kamala Harris' Election Loss

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez attributes VP Harris' election loss to sexism and expresses concerns about the future under President-elect Trump. Gender bias in politi...

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Radio Host Blames 'Latino Culture' for Kamala Loss: 'A Lot of Latinos' Believe 'The Woman Belongs in the Kitchen'

A Latino radio host offered insight into why some argue that sexism is what cost Vice President Kamala Harris to lose votes in his demographic the way she did.

The Guardian - UK

WRU admits it ‘needs to apologise’ over women’s team contract talks

The Welsh Rugby Union says it ‘needs to apologise’ for threats to withdraw the women’s team from competition but insists sexism was not a factor

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Teri Garr: Cause Of Death, Sexism On Star Trek, Her Net Worth, Marriage, And More

Teri Garr, acclaimed for her roles in Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, passed away from complications of multiple sclerosis, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances, advocacy for MS, and her beloved family.

Golf Monthly

'Cultural Issues Like Sexism Further Discourage Women From Joining' - Why Golf Club Membership Doesn’t Appeal To Modern Female Golfers

Unless golf clubs can provide options, they'll continue to cry out for female members

The Guardian - UK

Kamala Harris has a problem with men. Will misogyny cost her the election?

After a rousing start to her campaign, the Democratic candidate is flatlining in the polls, and sexism could swing the vote in Donald Trump’s favour

The Guardian - UK

Tackling misogyny is vital, London mayor tells primary schools

Teachers offered training on running classroom sessions for children to learn about inequality and sexism

Louder

“Every line in the song is something that has been personally said to me by folks in the industry.” Next Big Thing, Du Blonde's new single with Skin from Skunk Anansie, is a scathing exposé of music industry sexism

Watch the video for Next Big Thing, the latest single from Du Blonde's forthcoming Sniff More Gritty album

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