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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High-Fins: Shark Week is finally featuring female shark scientists
Sharks have an abundance of coolness currency.
Sexist Audi advert under fire for comparing buying a car to choosing a wife
Some have called for the German firm to be boycotted.
These ten recent sexist and body-shaming adverts will make you angry
The Advertising Standards Agency is cracking down on gender-stereotyping ads.
Watchdog pulls the plug on sexism in British adverts
The Advertising Standards Authority said it will take "a tougher line" on gender stereotypes
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.
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.
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
Unnatural deaths of women are much more likely to be ignored
It could be because most coroners are men.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Russian airline says passengers don't want overweight flight attendants
Stewardesses took Russian airline to court over weight discrimination claims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Investor Chris Sacca on sexual harassment allegations against Uber: 'Nothing shocked me at all'
"Lessons should trickle down to the industry before it's too damn late," Sacca said.
International Women's Day: The new girl power in music from Alessia Cara to Rumer
IBTimes UK speaks to young, fresh talent picking up the baton for feminism in music.