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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Feminist Sanremo? No, Sexist: Women at the Festival Between Gaffes and Mute Assistants

The article critiques the representation of women at the Sanremo Festival, highlighting issues of sexism and the portrayal of female artists as mere supporting characters.

Mar 2 • 07:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

US Popstar in Munich: Jason Derulo at the Olympic Hall: Is it sexy or sexist?

Jason Derulo performs at the Olympic Hall in Munich, raising questions about the balance between sensuality and sexism in modern pop culture.

Feb 27 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Can women referee football matches? And companies? And cities?

The article discusses the implications of a Brazilian football player's sexist comments about women's capabilities in sports, highlighting broader societal issues of gender inequality.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Today on TV: Julianna Jokela faced a difficult situation in her radio career – This is what she was told

Julianna Jokela discusses sexism in the radio industry, highlighting the challenges women face in proving their worth.

Feb 25 • 04:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Devils announcer criticizes narrative that Jack Hughes and US men's hockey team are 'sexist'

Don La Greca of the New Jersey Devils defended Jack Hughes and the U.S. men's hockey team against claims of sexism after their gold medal win.

Feb 24 • 19:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Interview from 2018: Allegation of sexism against Manuel Hagel

A 2018 interview resurfaces, in which Manuel Hagel, a leader of the CDU in Baden-Württemberg, made controversial comments about a schoolgirl, leading to political scrutiny ahead of an upcoming state election.

Feb 24 • 17:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bragantino and an exemplary sanction for a player who made sexist comments

Bragantino has suspended defender Gustavo Marques and reduced his salary following his sexist remarks against female referee Daiane Muniz.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to make the football environment less prejudiced?

The article discusses recent incidents of discrimination in football involving racism and sexism, highlighting the reactions from various stakeholders.

Feb 24 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

After 60, can we no longer wear bikinis?

The article discusses the backlash faced by 54-year-old bodybuilder Mônica Bousquet for wearing a bikini while sharing her fitness journey on social media, highlighting ageism and sexism in society.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sexist comments and inappropriate judgments. A storm erupts over the notary exam

A leaked Excel file containing sexist and inappropriate comments about candidates of a notary exam has ignited outrage over the transparency and impartiality of the public examination process in Italy.

Feb 21 • 07:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A Poker of Macho Aces from the PSOE Opens the Biggest Electoral Gap for Sánchez

A recent scandal involving allegations of sexual assault against a high-ranking police official has resulted in a significant loss of female support for PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez.

Feb 19 • 00:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Former Supo Chief Fell in Love with Her Boss – The Relationship Led to a Tough Decision

Saana Nilsson, the former chief of Finland's Security Intelligence Service, disclosed her romantic relationship with her superior, which resulted in his resignation from the agency.

Feb 18 • 11:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Medical students are under enormous pressure. Every third female student has experienced sexism or humiliation, says sociologist

A recent study reveals that many medical students in Czechia face immense pressure, with a significant number of female students encountering sexism and humiliation during their education.

Feb 17 • 14:01 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The English Football Association suspends a coach after insulting a match referee

The English Football Association has imposed a nine-match suspension on Barnet FC's coach, Dean Brennan, following allegations of inappropriate behavior towards referee Kirsty Dowd.

Feb 13 • 06:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pablo Motos apologizes for sexist joke against Sarah Santaolalla on 'El hormiguero': 'We will strive for it not to happen again'

Pablo Motos publicly apologizes for a sexist remark made on his show against guest Sarah Santaolalla, following backlash from viewers and public organizations.

Feb 12 • 08:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Pucci Renounces Sanremo: Who is the Comedian Among Celtic Symbols, Sexism, and Homophobia

Andrea Pucci has decided to withdraw from Sanremo and faces criticism over his controversial statements and symbols.

Feb 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

María Hervás: "It's harder to keep your head in place than your silhouette"

María Hervás discusses the challenges women face in the workplace, including issues of sexism and the pressure of maintaining appearance.

Feb 6 • 21:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Halle Berry revealed what she hates most in interviews: "Stop it, people"

Halle Berry spoke out against the sexist questions she frequently encounters in interviews, highlighting the double standards faced by women compared to their male counterparts.

Feb 5 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

BBB 26: Juliano Floss confesses fear of being seen as a sexist outside the house

Dancer Juliano Floss expressed concerns about being perceived as a sexist after rivals repeatedly accused him of yelling at Sol Vega during a party in the BBB 26 house.

Feb 5 • 08:28 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Sexism in Professional Football: A Male-Dominated Industry

The article discusses the pervasive sexism in men's football, citing the Hamburger SV case involving accusations against former sports director Stefan Kuntz as an example of the ongoing machismo in the sport.

Jan 16 • 18:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Ataman demands tough consequences for sexism in the Bundeswehr

Following revelations of sexualized assaults at a paratrooper regiment in Zweibrücken, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Ferda Ataman calls for decisive action from the Bundeswehr, warning that recruitment efforts are at risk.

Jan 16 • 18:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A PP deputy to commentator Sarah Santaolalla: 'Your photos showing your breasts are simple'

Elisa Vigil, a deputy in the Assembly of Madrid, launched sexist attacks against journalist Sarah Santaolalla during a discussion on a television program.

Jan 15 • 15:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Hailing at a 'Nazi Party' and Harassing Female Colleagues. Military Scandal Rocks Germany

Germany's military faces a scandal involving paratroopers, leading to the dismissal of nine soldiers and initiation of dismissal procedures for four others due to incidents of violence, sexism, drug use, and far-right sympathies.

Jan 14 • 14:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fixed menu 25 euros including the waitress: controversies over the bar in Fontanafredda

A controversial sign at a bar in Fontanafredda, which humorously advertises a fixed menu that includes the waitress, has sparked widespread debate, particularly among unions who deem it sexist.

Jan 12 • 17:17 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Sexism in Medicine: Not All Hearts Beat the Same

The article explores the issue of sexism in cardiology, highlighting how heart attacks are often perceived as a male condition, leaving women's symptoms frequently unrecognized and calling for a more gender-sensitive approach in treatment.

Jan 11 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Dipiazza, the mayor of Trieste who got lost among childish memes, sexism, and body shaming

Trieste's Mayor Roberto Dipiazza faced criticism for posting a distasteful meme of Elly Schlein online, reflecting poorly on his public role and views toward women.

Jan 6 • 19:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Befana: Trieste's mayor insults Schlein. PD: "Embodies right-wing culture"

On Epiphany, Trieste's mayor Roberto Dipiazza posted an offensive photomontage targeting PD secretary Elly Schlein, prompting a backlash following prior sexist remarks.

Jan 6 • 15:46 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Allegations of Sexism Against Stefan Gelbhaar: Gray Area of Power

Political figure Stefan Gelbhaar faces sexism allegations as new text messages raise concerns about inappropriate behavior.

Jan 6 • 05:00 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ex-Apprentice star 'sent antisemitic, racist and sexist posts on social media' when on show tribunal hears

A tribunal revealed that a former contestant of The Apprentice shared antisemitic, racist, and sexist content on social media while participating in the show.

Jan 5 • 19:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Axed darts walk-on girls and where they are now – BBC actress, WAGs and calendar model

This article discusses the discontinuation of the PDC's walk-on girls in 2018 due to sexism claims and explores their current status, including some notable figures from the group.

Dec 31 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Female MPs in Japan seek to flush out sexism with call for more toilets

Nearly 60 female lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, are advocating for increased toilet facilities in parliament to reflect the growing number of women in government.

Dec 31 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Outrage over Elon Musk's comment on a 19-year-old facing deportation from Denmark: 'Sexy women should be exempt,' he wrote

Elon Musk sparked controversy by suggesting that 'sexy women' should be exempt from deportation rules, after a 19-year-old faced being sent out of Denmark.

Dec 30 • 08:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Immediate dismissal of a socialist councilor in Jaén for spreading a video with sexist chants

The PSOE in Jaén has swiftly acted to dismiss Manuel Cortés, the councilor for Citizen Security in Martos, after the dissemination of a controversial video degrading women went viral on TikTok.

Dec 29 • 12:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Lena Papaligoura: "When you argue with a woman on the street, keep your 'don't let me get out of the car' for your mirror"

Actress Lena Papaligoura highlights daily sexism and the inadequacy of those who embody it following her experience with verbal abuse on the street.

Dec 28 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The PSOE opens disciplinary proceedings against a councilor from Martos (Jaén) for a sexist video

The PSOE in Jaén has announced the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against councilor Manuel Cortés from Martos for sharing a video that contains sexist and machista lyrics on TikTok.

Dec 27 • 23:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Cádiz CF consolidates its commitment to feminism and LGBTQ+ rights

Cádiz CF strengthens its commitment to feminism and LGBTQ+ rights by establishing a 'Violet Point' and an 'Rainbow Arch' at its stadium, aiming to combat sexism and homophobia in professional football.

Dec 25 • 04:30 UTC

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