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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Flavor woman', 'wants to be a man': bodybuilder from interior SP is targeted by attacks on social media after competition

A bodybuilder from Itapeva, SP, faced online harassment and prejudiced comments following her competition in Campinas, despite her victory and initial excitement about the event.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Woman Cut to Lithuanian Men Why She Started a Family with a Foreigner: 'It's Time for You to Look in the Mirrors'

A Lithuanian woman critiques local societal norms that discourage men's involvement in parenting, suggesting that stereotypes about career-focused women misattribute the country's demographic challenges.

Mar 20 • 17:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'That's not very lady-like': Teen adds to family's wood-chopping legacy

A teenager named Kallie is breaking gender stereotypes by becoming the first female in her family to compete in woodchopping, a sport dominated by men, as participation among women in the sport increases.

Mar 19 • 18:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Bus Driver Minawaer Shadier: 'If you can drive a car, you can drive a bus!'

Minawaer Shadier, a determined bus driver in Sweden, celebrates the excitement of her profession, highlighting her journey to overcome stereotypes in a male-dominated field.

Mar 18 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'erase anything' banned for sexualising women

An advertisement for an AI video editing app was banned for sexualizing women and promoting harmful stereotypes.

Mar 18 • 07:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Boys are increasingly exposed to anti-female content on social media

A report from Mieli ry highlights the growing exposure of boys to anti-female content on social media, particularly through digital gaming.

Mar 15 • 01:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Social media star Anne-Mari Tarkkio is constantly facing belittlement about one thing

Anne-Mari Tarkkio, a Finnish farmer and social media personality, discusses the gender-based belittlement she faces due to not conforming to stereotypical images of farmers.

Mar 12 • 16:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ex-Meta boss Sheryl Sandberg rips tradwife trend as 'sexist,' harmful to women

Sheryl Sandberg criticizes the 'tradwife' trend for promoting harmful stereotypes about women's roles in society.

Mar 11 • 21:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Juliana Mrvová: When I paint nature, it includes elements of eroticism, fertility, and political stance

Juliana Mrvová's art, which includes themes of eroticism and protests against gender stereotypes, has evolved as she navigates motherhood and her life in a remote Slovak village.

Mar 10 • 09:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Books for International Women's Day: Three Reading Recommendations for International Women's Day

The article presents three remarkable non-fiction books that challenge traditional stereotypes and address issues related to women's rights in honor of International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 09:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Women’s Day Special: Courage to Break Through the Glass Ceiling: The Journey of Three Female Leaders to Positions Dominated by Men

The article discusses the challenges faced by three female leaders in breaking gender stereotypes in male-dominated fields.

Mar 8 • 08:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Hollyoaks star shares subtle ways she challenges gender stereotypes on set

Jessica Fox, a long-time star of 'Hollyoaks,' discusses her efforts to challenge gender stereotypes in the entertainment industry.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

From Medea to Cinderella: Women Between Myth and Reality

A book discusses the historical and cultural narratives surrounding women's roles, highlighting the contrast between figures like Medea and Cinderella.

Mar 8 • 06:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Is empathy ultimately a feminine issue? Genes, stereotypes, and paradoxes

The article discusses the perception of empathy as a feminine trait and examines gender stereotypes, addressing the longstanding biases about success and power.

Mar 8 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Spanish singer Bad Gyal defies clichés with Más cara: 'I am not the dumb blonde they think'

Spanish singer Bad Gyal challenges stereotypes with her new album 'Más cara', asserting her identity amidst industry criticism.

Mar 8 • 04:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

And now what do we do with AI? The algorithm that will decide your professional future has turned out to be a bit sexist

The article discusses the biases present in AI algorithms that affect career guidance and hiring processes, potentially perpetuating gender stereotypes.

Mar 7 • 23:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania's Gender Equality Index is Rising, but There is Room for Improvement: Scandinavia has Long Freed Itself from Stereotypes

Lithuania has made significant progress in its Gender Equality Index, climbing to 14th place among EU countries, but still faces challenges in women's representation in business and politics.

Mar 5 • 07:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gender, racism, and xenophobia: biases in artificial intelligence in Latin America

A study by researchers from the University of Los Andes reveals significant biases in AI models regarding gender and race stereotypes in Latin America.

Feb 27 • 18:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Lin Yu-ting, Taiwanese Boxer: A Path to Olympic Glory 'Hindered' by Stereotypes

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting faces gender-related controversy while competing for Olympic glory at Paris 2024 despite her achievements.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Imane Khelif in Paris 2024: The gender stereotypes she faces before competing in boxing

Boxer Imane Khelif faces renewed scrutiny and gender-based stereotypes as she prepares to compete in the featherweight division at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Feb 27 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Strong gender stereotypes still prevail in family and home life, according to survey data

A survey reveals that while 68% of Latvians believe gender equality exists, outdated gender roles persist in family and home settings.

Feb 26 • 15:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Verena Lueken: "Old Women": "Men Become Wise – Women Grow Old"

Verena Lueken's book highlights the lives of eleven women over 80 who defy stereotypes associated with aging, showcasing their ambition and vitality.

Feb 25 • 18:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lisa Müller: 'I will always be seen as the dumbest person in the room'

Lisa Müller discusses the challenges of being perceived primarily as the wife of a famous football player and her experiences as a professional equestrian.

Feb 24 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are women more empathetic than men? What science says

The article examines gender stereotypes surrounding traits such as empathy, dominance, and assertiveness, highlighting persistent biases in the perception of success and power across genders.

Feb 21 • 21:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Are Women More Empathetic than Men? What Science Says

Scientific research is challenging long-standing gender stereotypes about empathy and opening new ways of thinking about masculinity.

Feb 21 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Activist and Scientist: Understand Why the UFRGS Rector is Highlighted in Forbes' List and How She Seeks to Break Stereotypes

Márcia Cristina Bernardes Barbosa, rector of UFRGS and a prominent physicist, has been recognized by Forbes for her contributions to science and her advocacy for women's representation in the field.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

In the hospital of the Vonn sisters: "What sex symbols? We are doctors, let us work"

Doctors from Treviso respond to the viral video posted by the sister of American skier Lindsey Vonn, emphasizing their professional roles.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Érica Avellaneda Ruiz, philologist: "It is not normal for a man to know his team's lineup by heart and not where things are at home"

Érica Avellaneda Ruiz highlights the importance of shared domestic responsibilities between men and women, contesting traditional stereotypes in her viral social media message.

Feb 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Be a Man" – a Phrase from Childhood that Costs Health: Advice on Changing Deep-Seated Stereotypes

The article discusses the stigma around emotional health faced by men in Lithuania and offers insights on how to combat these harmful stereotypes.

Feb 19 • 08:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Cabaret with Gerburg Jahnke and Katie Freudenschuss: Here, Men Can Learn Something

The cabaret performance by Gerburg Jahnke and Katie Freudenschuss critiques male stereotypes while offering comedic commentary on topics like sexism and beauty standards.

Feb 17 • 13:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Massachusetts judge rules father can’t opt 5-year-old son out of kindergarten books on ‘gender stereotypes’

A Massachusetts judge ruled that a father cannot exclude his son from kindergarten lessons featuring books on gender stereotypes.

Feb 13 • 22:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Do girls have space in science?

The article discusses how gender stereotypes impact children's choices and roles, specifically in relation to science careers for girls.

Feb 13 • 02:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Here’s Why Women Are Paid Less Than Men

The article discusses the gender pay gap and argues that when motherhood and its associated stereotypes are removed from the equation, the wage disparity between men and women disappears.

Feb 12 • 11:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

World Day of Women in STEM: with Back to School 2,000 students in Enel's program on the gender gap in scientific professions

Enel has launched the Back to School program to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers, countering stereotypes and barriers in access to technical and scientific professions.

Feb 11 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Judith Polgar: The Queen of Chess Has Conquered Gender Stereotypes

Judith Polgar, recognized as the greatest female chess player, defied gender stereotypes and achieved remarkable success through her unique upbringing and rigorous training.

Feb 10 • 14:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"The tone was such that it couldn't have been written by a woman"

The article discusses controversial remarks implying that a particular writing style is gendered, suggesting that only men could write in such a manner.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Queer Rodeo: Where Cowboys Wear Makeup to Dismantle Conservative Clichés

Queer Rodeo seeks to challenge gender stereotypes amid a backdrop of LGBTQ+ rights regression in the United States.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Are there voices in Frederiksberg?

The article discusses a theater performance titled 'Mandebilleder,' which humorously plays with gender stereotypes and evokes insightful questions from its audience.

Feb 4 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

What the hell is Frederiksberg's mayor doing with red lipstick on?

The article discusses the entertainment value of the theater piece 'Mandebilleder', which deals with gender stereotypes and raises questions about masculinity in a comedic way.

Feb 4 • 17:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Guy Roux: Women have wider pelvises and are meant for childbirth. Football is not for wide pelvises

Legendary French football coach Guy Roux has sparked controversy with his remarks suggesting that women are biologically suited for childbirth rather than football, highlighting traditional gender stereotypes.

Feb 3 • 19:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

I realized that life has meaning even when nothing serious happens, says painter Lucia Dovičáková

Lucia Dovičáková, a respected painter, discusses her recent exhibition in Košice, exploring themes of gender roles and stereotypes while reflecting on personal experiences of marriage and parenting.

Jan 15 • 14:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Science Shatters the Myth of the 'Emotional Woman' and 'Rational Man'

Research challenges traditional stereotypes depicting men as rational decision-makers and women as emotional, revealing the complexities of gender differences in thinking and decision-making.

Jan 13 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Our Daughters and the Sacred Hair Norm

The article discusses the implications of gender stereotypes in childhood, particularly focusing on a five-year-old girl with short hair and societal reactions to non-traditional hairstyles.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Silent play for them and expansion for them: how toys continue to reinforce gender biases

Experts warn that despite efforts to eliminate sexism in education, toys have become even more polarized, with new empowered versions of popular toys still perpetuating stereotypes.

Jan 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

The mother should stay at home with the child. Stereotypes are stronger in the Czech Republic than in the rest of Europe, contributing to lower earnings for women

The article discusses the stronger prevalence of gender stereotypes in the Czech Republic compared to the rest of Europe and their negative impact on women's earnings and career opportunities.

Jan 5 • 15:14 UTC

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