sexism

Israelis protest ultra-Orthodox group for harassing eight-year old girl
Politics

Israelis protest ultra-Orthodox group for harassing eight-year old girl

Naama Margolese (above), an American-born Israeli girl, sparked a nationwide controversy in Israel after it was reported that the eight-year… EJ Dickson   |   12.27.2011   |   Comments (13)
Herman Cain refers to Nancy Pelosi as "princess"
Politics

Herman Cain refers to Nancy Pelosi as "princess"

During the GOP debates Wednesday night, Herman Cain referred to House minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca) as "Princess" in response to… EJ Dickson   |   11.10.2011   |   Comments (28)
Italian company only fired women so they "could stay at home"
Current Events

Italian company only fired women so they "could stay at home"

Facing hard economic times, Italian fan company, Ma-Vib, recently had to lay off several employees, so naturally they decided to only ax members… Jessica Gentile   |   07.1.2011   |   Comments (12)
CEO says women get paid less because they menstruate
Current Events

CEO says women get paid less because they menstruate

At this point we're pretty much all aware of the discrepancy in pay among men and women. But if you think social inequity is the cause, well… Jessica Gentile   |   06.24.2011   |   Comments (14)
Watch: Australian politician caught "meowing" at a female colleague
Politics

Watch: Australian politician caught "meowing" at a female colleague

In case you were unaware that female political leaders still put up with rampant sexism, listen to what happened to Australian Labor Senator… Jessica Gentile   |   06.1.2011   |   Comments (20)
Badminton World Federation orders female players to wear skirts
Current Events

Badminton World Federation orders female players to wear skirts

  Because shuttlecocks aren't hot enough, the sport of badminton wants to sex up its image. As of Wednesday, The Badminton World… Jessica Gentile   |   05.27.2011   |   Comments (28)
Klondike ads are sexist all of a sudden
Television

Klondike ads are sexist all of a sudden

What's going on, ads for Klondike? I feel like it was only yesterday when I'd see you during TGIF's scheduled commercial breaks, innocuously… Ray Rahman   |   05.3.2011   |   Comments (16)
Latest sexist ad: "Even your wife can turn on the DVD"
Current Events

Latest sexist ad: "Even your wife can turn on the DVD"

Technology may have come a long way since the 1950s, but ads for it sure haven't. Check out the latest advertisement for AudioOne, a device that… Jessica Gentile   |   04.28.2011   |   Comments (29)