Gender Bias

• MLAs hope record-high number of women in house just the beginning

  Experts say online harassment is partly to blame for the low numbers of women running for politics.

  Politics

  Sep 16, 2020
  
• Italy debates paid ‘menstrual leave’ but experts warn it could increase gender bias at work

  Though menstrual leave may be appealing to those who struggle with painful period symptoms, experts warn it could set women back in their careers.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2017
  
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• Mila Kunis’ open letter reveals actress’ struggles with gender bias

  The actress says a producer tried to force her to do a semi nude shoot to promote one of her films.

  Entertainment

  Nov 3, 2016
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• Squashing sexism: What every woman, business can learn from Hillary Clinton

  What we can learn about every woman's experiences in the workplace from the Sept. 26 U.S. presidential debate.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 8, 2016
• Gender bias in kids’ Halloween costumes ‘is a problem’: psychologist

  Boys get the superhero and cool career costumes while girls get to choose from costumes that are cute or sexy. A couple costume crusaders have demanded an end to the trend.

  Consumer

  Oct 31, 2015
• Matt Damon’s diversity comments showcase challenges of women in film

  Matt Damon has apologized for 'Damonsplaining' diversity to a prominent female filmmaker. The controversy sheds light on a much deeper issue affecting women in film.

  Entertainment

  Sep 16, 2015
• WATCH: California father’s amazing reaction to son’s decision to buy ‘Little Mermaid’ doll

  California father records video of support for sons to be able to choose any type of toys they want despite gender bias.

  World

  Aug 26, 2015
• Target to remove gender-based labels in toy, bedding aisles

  Target says it will remove gender-based labels in order to address customer concerns over which toys are meant for girls and which are meant for boys.

  World

  Aug 10, 2015
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• France to probe why women pay more for products and services

  France wants to know why, for some goods and services, women seem to be paying more than men.

  Consumer

  Nov 19, 2014