Sexism
Syrian university restriction on female enrollment deepens concerns over women’s rights
Syria’s Higher Education Ministry announced that admission to law, economics and management, and social sciences programs at the National University of Defense Sciences would be restricted to men.
Hegseth blocked female, minority Navy officers from promotion to admiral - report
Images of female Zefat Academic College students vandalized in Safed
'They panic at our ankle': Iran censors legs of Swedish, Finnish FMs at UNGA
The US, Israel aren't safe for liberal Jewish women - opinion
The current Israeli government is waging a war on women’s rights, and the US rolled back Roe v. Wade. As a woman, as a Liberal Jew, I am now scared.
Extremists on both sides are causing discrimination on Israeli buses
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Even though these types of behaviors have existed for years on Israeli buses, two things have changed: Judicial reform tensions and a fast-growing haredi population.
US court rules against woman fired by Catholic school over pregnancy
The art teacher was engaged at the time her pregnancy was announced, leading to the school firing her.
Splitting Israel into two Jewish states solves nothing - opinion
As long as I have a choice I shall nevertheless always opt for pluralism, and in the current social and political crisis will fullheartedly support compromise over any sort of escapist purism.
How 'Barbie' earworm 'I'm Just Ken' brings toxic masculinity to its knees
In just over 5 minutes, “I’m Just Ken” resolves the narrative and emotional arc of Ken, transforming him from a petty, vengeful villain into a man who got caught up in society’s toxic masculinity.
Italian culture minister under fire for lewd and sexist comments
A prominent Italian art critic and junior culture minister is facing criticism following a lewd outburst at a museum event in Rome.
US Supreme Court sides with man who sent female musician barrage of unwanted messages
The US Supreme Court sided with a Colorado man who claimed that his harassment of a female musician was protected under free speech.
Israel's extreme religious Zionists don't recognize the value of women - opinion
This week, it became blatantly clear that the more extreme elements of religious Zionism have yet to recognize the valuable and even crucial contribution women can make.
Ashdod female mayoral candidate's campaign posters vandalized
Ashdod mayoral candidate Helen Gelber criticized the incident and vowed not to let Ashdod become Bnei Brak.
Haredi MK makes jab at Israeli Eurovision rep Noa Kirel's clothes
MK Moshe Gafni said that he would donate clothes to Noa Kirel, insinuating that her clothes are not sufficient in his opinion.
