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Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memory

Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying strength and dominance, like peacocks and lions, represent power. Birds like parrots, associated with women and domesticity, are often forgotten. This overlooks their intelligence and adaptability. The article questions why these quieter associations fade from…

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The gender data gap and the need for representation in AI

The gender data gap and the need for representation in AI

What is often overlooked is that mitigating AI gender bias starts with the data itself.

Family courts show ‘widespread’ gender bias and victim-blaming, report finds

Family courts show ‘widespread’ gender bias and victim-blaming, report finds

Exclusive: Analysis shows 72.5% of 91 judgments in England and Wales contained judicial victim-blaming, with mothers scrutinised more intensely

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MrBeast’s Production Company Sued for Sexual Harassment

Beast Industries by James “Jimmy” Donaldson (aka MrBeast) has been accused of sexual harassment and gender bias at the workplace by a former employee. A lack of firm guidelines and worker protections in the company is also central to the complaint. The representative of Beast Industries vehemently denied these claims.

MrBeast's Company Sued For Sexual Harassment, Company Calls Lawsuit A Shakedown

A former employee of MrBeast's media production company is suing the company alleging gender bias and that she was unjustly fired shortly after returning to work from maternity leave.

International Business Times

MrBeast employee alleges she was harassed for years and fired after maternity leave in a new lawsuit

A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast’s media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave and following years of what she described as sexual harassment and workplace gender bias

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Kate Beckinsale Blames Hollywood Bias, Says 'Ruffalo's Fine Having a Penis,' While She's Fired For Gaza Post

Kate Beckinsale reveals she was fired by her agent over a Gaza ceasefire post. Explore the Hollywood gender bias claims involving Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon.

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Why Masking in Women Leads to So Many Missed Autism Diagnoses

Why Masking in Women Leads to So Many Missed Autism Diagnoses

Growing up feeling different without knowing why is a lonely experience for millions of women. You might have spent your life imitating others just to fit in. This effort often leads to a deep sense of burnout by the end of every day. It is not your fault that professionals…

Budget and the Bees

Citi Sued Over Alleged Gender Bias and Harassment by Wealth Management Leader

Citi Sued Over Alleged Gender Bias and Harassment by Wealth Management Leader

Citigroup is sued by a former executive who alleges gender bias and sexual harassment by a top wealth management leader.

International Business Times

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

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'

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

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…

The Conversation

Cross-intimate partner violence cases on the rise

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.

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

‘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

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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.”

The Guardian - UK

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…

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.

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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.

AI's gender bias is even worse than reality

Can designers fix it?

The Conversation

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…

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.

Gender bias in healthcare guidelines is failing women

Clinical guidelines are failing to consider sex and gender with poorer health outcomes for women and gender-diverse people, a report has found.

Advocate Vrinda Grover on Atul Subhash case and men’s rights activism

Atul Subhash’s suicide has sparked a debate around men’s rights and systemic failures in the law. In this conversation with Nidhi Suresh, senior Supreme Court advocate Vrinda Grover unpacks Section 498A of the IPC, the role of gender bias in legal matters, and addresses the concerns raised by men’s rights…

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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