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Saudi Arabia makes female robot a citizen but won't give real women passports unless men consent
Sophia, a machine with human female features created by Hanson Robotics, said she was honoured to become a Saudi citizen.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 27, 2017
Harvey Weinstein scandal emboldens EU parliament employees to speak out against 'hotbed of harassment'
Female aides claim they have been subjected to abuses by senior members of the European Parliament, who 'deliberately hire young women' and treat them 'like a piece of meat'.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 22, 2017
These are jobs where women outperform men
A recent study by the University of Toronto revealed patients operated on by women surgeons tend to have better outcomes.
Oct 12, 2017
Bully lured woman to Amsterdam for holiday romance then humiliated her in 'pull a pig' prank
Sadistic Jesse Mateman lured Sophie Stevenson to Amsterdam under the pretence of having a holiday romance, only to tell her it was a "pull a pig" prank.
IBT UK Contributor Oct 09, 2017
Christian school under fire for giving girls lessons in how to wear high heels
While some parents and students are critical of the school, others have defended the class.
Claire Toureille Sep 01, 2017
Women in India are 40 times more likely to die after an assault than US women
It's thought that many women don't or can't seek medical attention for their injuries.
Martha Henriques Aug 31, 2017
A book to teach boys about puberty said girls have breasts to 'make them look attractive'
What are breasts for? Growing Up for Boys by Usborne has a controversial answer.
Claire Toureille Aug 30, 2017
Experts warn that Artificial Intelligence robot platforms are 'racist and sexist'
Programmes used to assess people are discriminating against woman and people of colour, experts warn.
James Tennent Aug 24, 2017
Humiliated grandmother 'fired over leaky periods that soiled office carpet'
Alisha Coleman, a former 911 operator, is suing her former employer with the help of ACLU.
IBT UK Contributor Aug 24, 2017
Think gender is passed on through your genes? Think again
Researchers say no one is innately 'masculine' or 'feminine' - we are what our cultures make of us.
Martha Henriques Aug 15, 2017
Early exposure to porn makes boys more likely to want power over women in later life
The long-term consequences of watching porn early in life are only just starting to come to light.
Martha Henriques Aug 03, 2017
High-Fins: Shark Week is finally featuring female shark scientists
Sharks have an abundance of coolness currency.
Michelle Jewell Jul 24, 2017
Sexist Audi advert under fire for comparing buying a car to choosing a wife
Some have called for the German firm to be boycotted.
Lydia Smith Jul 19, 2017
These ten recent sexist and body-shaming adverts will make you angry
The Advertising Standards Agency is cracking down on gender-stereotyping ads.
Lydia Smith Jul 18, 2017
Watchdog pulls the plug on sexism in British adverts
The Advertising Standards Authority said it will take "a tougher line" on gender stereotypes
Roger Baird Jul 18, 2017
Female Tesla employees call factory a 'predator zone', say they feel unsafe around male managers
The revelations come as many women in Silicon Valley voice their experiences with sexism and misconduct.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jul 06, 2017
Investors Chris Sacca, Dave McClure and Justin Caldbeck apologise to women in tech for sexism
Venture capitalists admitted perpetuating sexism in tech following damning allegations from women.
Mary-Ann Russon Jul 03, 2017
White House gender pay gap has doubled under Donald Trump
Women working in the White House now earn 20% less than men – it was 10% under Obama
IBT UK Contributor Jul 03, 2017
Unnatural deaths of women are much more likely to be ignored
It could be because most coroners are men.
Maxwell McLean Jun 15, 2017
Twitter blasts BBC journalist for making 'sexist' comments about Theresa May's 'thick makeup'
"If you wouldn't use it as a measure for a man, it's sexist to use it for a woman," one Twitter user wrote.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jun 11, 2017
Uber sexual harassment report could be presented by former US attorney general Eric Holder this week
An 'all-hands' meeting on June 6 is expected to discuss Holder's findings.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas May 30, 2017
Do you laugh at offensive jokes? Here's why they're not funny
There's a blurred line between telling an offensive joke and humour that denigrates an individual or social group.
Simon Weaver May 10, 2017
Okinoshima: Island where women are banned set to become Unesco World Heritage site
Shinto priests on sacred Japanese outcrop take strict line against women and curiosity seekers.
Tareq Haddad May 07, 2017
Theresa May's Tories are evasive because they can't justify their appalling record
I will be taking part in the televised leaders' debates - why won't Theresa May?
Leanne Wood May 05, 2017
Russian airline says passengers don't want overweight flight attendants
Stewardesses took Russian airline to court over weight discrimination claims.
Brendan Cole Apr 25, 2017
The Co-op released a sexist Easter ad that says washing up is a job for daughters
Customers have called out the company for gender stereotyping.
Lydia Smith Apr 05, 2017
The Daily Mail's 'Legs-it' front page exposes the media's sexist double-standards for women
Female political leaders, such as Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon, must be 'fashionable' to be taken seriously.
Catherine Riley Mar 28, 2017
The Daily Mail's sexist 'Legs-it' front page shows how unfit the press is for self-regulation
Paul Dacre has an alarming degree of control over the press regulator Ipso.
Jonathan Coad Mar 28, 2017
Daily Mail sparks 'sexism' row after May and Sturgeon compared in 'Legs-it' headline
The newspaper put more emphasis on body parts rather than Brexit or Scottish independence.
Tareq Haddad Mar 28, 2017
Iran Supreme Leader: Western objectification of women is 'Zionist plot'
He made the remarks on Mother's Day in Iran — the birthday of Muhammed's daughter Hazrat Fatima Zahra.
IBT UK Contributor Mar 20, 2017
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