Gender
Report of Janet Yellen's Speaking Fees Draws Criticism
Accusations of misogyny over debate of Yellen's reported Wall Street speaking fees are just a primer for mainstream media to soon "go easy" on the incoming Biden administration, right-leaning critics claimed.
Mike Sorrentino's 'Jersey Shore' Castmates Have Some Parenting Advice
"Get all the sleep you can now," Jennifer "JWoww" Farley warned in a statement shared with Newsweek.
Candace Owens V. Harry Styles: a History of Their 'Manliness' Feud
Harry Styles isn't slowing down on embracing feminine style, whatever Candace Owens might think.
'Transhood' Documentary Prompts HBO Boycott Calls From Conservatives
On Monday, some Twitter users called for TV lovers to boycott HBO based on the film "Transhood", stating it showed parents "brainwashing" their children to become transgender.
Candace Owens Blasts YouTube For 'Bats--- Woke' Policy
"YouTube removed an entire episode of the Candace Owens show because we said that men are not women, and women are not men. I honestly cannot even believe how absolutely bats*** woke you have to be to believe basic truth to be 'hate speech,'" the conservative commentator tweeted on Friday.
Portland's Attack on Gendered Pronouns Is About Forcing Obedience
Word-policing, even in documents few will ever read, forces a position under the guise of inclusivity.
Male Politicians More Likely to Stoke Fear than Unity When Talking COVID-19
Researchers analyzed more than 120 speeches to explore the relationship between gender and rhetoric amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump Confirms He'll Nominate Supreme Court Justice 'Without Delay'
Following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the president confirmed Saturday he plans to work with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in immediately securing what will potentially be his third Supreme Court Justice nomination.
This Isn't the First Time a Gender Reveal Party Has Ended in Total Disaster
Remember the 2017 wildfire in Arizona that scorched 47,000 acres after one couple discovered they were having a boy?
I'm a Female Powerlifter. Women's Sports Are for Females.
We need to save women's sports by making sure only women can participate.
The Physics That Underpin the Universe Aren't Binary—Why Would Gender Be?
Conservatives fear change—but quantum physics tell us change and fluidity that defy simple rules are factored into the very mechanics of the universe. Good luck trying to stop us.
Twitter Engineers Share List of Terms They'll Swap Out to Be More Inclusive
The new list exchanges racially insensitive and gendered terms for more inclusive ones.
J.K. Rowling's Inability to See Trans People is a Failure of Imagination
A beloved author who captivated so many with the story of an outsider hero and the triumphant power of love, used her platform to stoke division. Imagine if she didn't. Imagine how she could change the world.
Has the Lack of Women at the Top Crippled America's Pandemic Response?
One reason America seems so woefully underprepared and erratic in its response to the coronavirus pandemic: our woeful gender disparity among decision-makers.
The Disney Gender Pay Gap Lawsuit Is Getting Even Bigger
A tenth plaintiff just joined the group of women suing Disney for unequal pay.
Majority of Russians Do Not Want a Woman to Be President
A poll investigating Russia's attitudes toward female politicians found two-thirds of people surveyed opposed the idea of a female president.
Trans Youths Uncomfortable Disclosing Gender Identity to Healthcare Workers
Dr. Gina Sequeira told Newsweek she carried out the study after hearing a patient's "horrifying" experience with a pediatrician.
The Problem of Gender Diversity in STEM Is Clear | Opinion
In the field of Earth Sciences, there has been no progress for decades.
Switzerland Advances Approval of Anti-Discrimination Laws for LGBTQ People
The Swiss people took to the ballots on Sunday to decide whether or not to extend anti-racism rights to the LGBTQ community.
Study Shows Rise in Female Leads in 2019 Movies
The number of films with female leads or co-leads continued a trend noted last year.
Women Are Treated More Harshly Than Men for Being Unlikable, Study Finds
A new study found that mixed-sex and female-only teams judged each other on likability, whereas male-only teams did not.
Progress on Gender Equality 'Stalled' in North America in 2019, Study Shows
North America's gender gap will take 151 years to close—longer than Europe and Africa—according to a report from the World Economic Forum.
Ancient Egypt's Mythic Merit Ptah Helped 'Open Medicine and STEM to Women'
Merit Ptah is frequently cited as the first female physician—even though there is no solid evidence she existed, says medical historian Jakub Kwiecinski.
NYC Taxi Commission Issues Advisory to Drivers on Passengers' Pronouns
The Taxi and Limousine Commission sent an email to drivers reminding them to defer to a passenger's preferred pronouns, or use gender-neutral pronouns if the passenger's pronouns are unknown.
Parents File Complaint After Teacher Tells Kid 'Girls, Boys Aren't Real'
A school board in Ottawa is facing a complaint from a couple upset that the school's gender identity curriculum confused their daughter.
Female CEOs Face 'Greater Penalties' Than Men for Ethical Transgressions
Researchers came to this conclusion following three experiments designed to measure how the gender of the CEO influences people's perception of the company following a product flaw or ethical failure.
More Boys Than Girls at Canada's National Ballet School
"It's great that now more people are opening up to this and realizing men dance," says Andrew Larose, a 16-year-old dancer at Canada's National Ballet School.
Joe Biden Says 'There Are Least Three' Genders in Iowa Campaign Stop
"Don't play games with me, kid," the former vice president told a young conservative who baited him with a question about gender at the Iowa State Fair.
College Speech Codes Won't Let You Say "There Are Only Two Genders"
It's time to face the social and political flogging that will undoubtedly come with speaking the truth boldly and without apology.
Women Are Finally Considered As Competent As Men, but Still More Sensitive
A 1946 poll showed only 35 percent of Americans thought men and women could be equally intelligent.