Gender Discrimination
What Does Mom Want on Mother's Day? Not to Be Wrongfully Fired, for a Start
The coronavirus crisis is fueling discrimination against mothers in the workplace. The good news is they have new rights.
The Average Woman Loses $407,760 Over Her Life Due to the Gender Wage Gap
Equal Pay Day falls on March 31 this year. At the current rate of progress in the U.S., women won't catch up to men when it comes to how much they are paid until 2059. Here's a by-the-numbers look at the persistent gender wage gap.
Former Fox News Correspondent Recalls Working for Roger Ailes
"Look, I've had my eye on you," Alisyn Camerota recounted the former Fox News CEO saying in a piece for Vanity Fair.
Woman Could Be Forced to Register as Sex Offender for Being Topless at Home
The attorney for a woman who could face jail time and being forced to register as a sex offender for going topless in her own home claims that the law is unfair and discriminatory against women.
China to U.S.: Address 'Shocking Gender Discrimination'
"We also advise that the United States take a hard look at its own domestic human rights record, and first take care of its own affairs," Chinese spokesperson Lu Kang said.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Sues U.S. Soccer for Equal Pay
"It's a shame that we still are fighting for treatment that reflects our achievements and contributions to the sport," said team co-captain Carli Lloyd.
Former Reddit CEO Wants 'Incels' Removed From Tech
Former CEO of Reddit and board director at Flipboard, Ellen K. Pao, took to Twitter Wednesday to challenge fellow Silicon Valley executives to address a malicious subgroup of young men potentially within their ranks.
#Bracott: 'Distracting Nipples' Student Fights Back
Braden River student Lizzy Martinez wants no-bra protests to show support for the "destigmatizing of natural bodies."
Airline Drops Skirts-Only Rule for Female Flight Crew
Female flight attendants won the right to wear trousers, following intense union pressure.
Man Wins Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Peter Franzmayr could not accept that a female official whose application was ranked 0.25 percent lower than his would get the job.
How 'Good Girls Revolt' Got Shot Down By Amazon—Again
It's official: The beloved show will not get a second season. The series, about gender discrimination and harassment, was killed by a man later accused of sexual harassment.
Sandberg: Abuse Culture Will Change if Women Have Power
"We all have a bias against women in leadership, including women, and then we need to correct for that."
Science Prize Bigger Than Nobel Leaves Women Out
Since its inception in 2012, just 9 percent of Breakthrough Prizes have gone to women.
Ivanka Backs Scrapping Equal Pay Measures
Trump's administration has axed the scheme, claiming it would be a burden to employers.
'For Her' Parking Spaces Draw Sexism Charges in Russia
The airport advertized the spaces as beautiful, convenient and cheap.
Gulf Crisis Shows Damaging Discrimination Against Women
The ongoing political crisis between Qatar and other Gulf states highlights one of the problems of long-term sexism.
Why Men Are Claiming the Skirt
It's getting hot in here, so take off your pants and wear a skirt instead.
Female Physicians Are Called 'Doctor' Less Than Men
A recent study found that women almost always refer to their colleagues with the formal title, but men introduced women as "doctor" less than half the time.
Fox Anchor Called Women 'Sluts' and 'Whores': Lawsuit
One woman says she was told: "I hope you choke to death and answer my fucking question first."
Fox News Hit With Another Suit Filed by Woman Employee
The suit was filed by Jessica Golloher, the Middle East/North Africa correspondent for Fox News Radio Network.
Another Fox News Host Sues Over Gender Discrimination
Falzone was once referred to as the "face of Foxnews.com," according to her legal complaint.
Male, Female Co-Workers Switched Accounts, Faced Sexism
Martin and Nicole did an experiment and discovered that what's in a name depends on whether it's a man's or a woman's.
China: Textbook for Boys to 'Encourage Masculinity'
Putting too much emphasis on stereotypical "male traits" promotes inequality, according to a gender studies expert.
Cab Company Hires Women Drivers in Pakistan Cities
Women make up just over a fifth of Pakistan's workforce.
Why Being Nice at Work Gets Women Nowhere: Study
Being nice at work will do nothing to narrow the gender pay gap, according to researchers.
Women's Rights Group Slams 'Sexist' Austerity Policies
A report claims that government tax and benefit policies will hit women harder than men.
'Women in Revolt': A Newsweek Cover and Lawsuit Collide
In 1970, 46 women on staff sued the magazine for discrimination. Read the cover story on the women's liberation movement published the day they announced their suit.
'Good Girls Revolt': The Legacy of a Newsweek Lawsuit
Nearly five decades ago, 46 female Newsweek staffers sued the magazine for gender discrimination. What has changed since then?
U.K. Government 'Turbocharges' Gender Pay Gap Closure
Reducing the gender pay gap would add £150 billion to the economy by 2025, research shows.
Five Ways Men Can Be Feminists At Work
It is crucial that men join the fight for gender equality in the workplace—here are five ways they can do that.