Belarus: Patriarchy hinders women's rights
Darya Aftanasyava, a Belarusian feminist activist recently released from prison, discusses the prevalence of patriarchal attitudes in Belarus, noting restrictions on women's professions, the suppression of feminist voices, and the harsh conditions faced by women in prison.
Belarus: Patriarchy hinders women's rights
Darya Aftanasyava, a Belarusian feminist activist recently released from prison, discusses the prevalence of patriarchal attitudes in Belarus, noting restrictions on women's professions, the suppression of feminist voices, and the harsh conditions faced by women in prison.
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44% Bias Score
Childcare Costs Curb Women's Social Entrepreneurship
A King's College London study found women are three times more likely to start socially responsible businesses but face significant obstacles in their late 30s and early 40s due to childcare and eldercare, impacting the $2 trillion social enterprise sector.
Childcare Costs Curb Women's Social Entrepreneurship
A King's College London study found women are three times more likely to start socially responsible businesses but face significant obstacles in their late 30s and early 40s due to childcare and eldercare, impacting the $2 trillion social enterprise sector.
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44% Bias Score
UK Male Abuse Survivors Feel Ignored by Government Policy
A study reveals 88% of male abuse survivors in the UK believe the government doesn't care due to the classification of abuse as "violence against women and girls", hindering their access to support, while charities and male survivors call for change.
UK Male Abuse Survivors Feel Ignored by Government Policy
A study reveals 88% of male abuse survivors in the UK believe the government doesn't care due to the classification of abuse as "violence against women and girls", hindering their access to support, while charities and male survivors call for change.
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52% Bias Score
Tatort": Murder Exposes Complexities of Sex Addiction
In the German "Tatort" episode "Borowski und das hungrige Herz", airing January 12th, the murder of Andrea Gonzor, a woman who engaged in group sex via an online platform, is investigated, revealing complexities of sex addiction and societal perceptions thereof.
Tatort": Murder Exposes Complexities of Sex Addiction
In the German "Tatort" episode "Borowski und das hungrige Herz", airing January 12th, the murder of Andrea Gonzor, a woman who engaged in group sex via an online platform, is investigated, revealing complexities of sex addiction and societal perceptions thereof.
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68% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Gaps in Collective Bargaining and Gender Inequality in State-Owned Firms
A new report reveals that half of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 20 state-owned private companies only partially comply with collective bargaining agreements regarding wages, with inconsistencies in pay grades and bonuses. Women hold only 24 percent of leadership positions, although this figure has increa...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Gaps in Collective Bargaining and Gender Inequality in State-Owned Firms
A new report reveals that half of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 20 state-owned private companies only partially comply with collective bargaining agreements regarding wages, with inconsistencies in pay grades and bonuses. Women hold only 24 percent of leadership positions, although this figure has increa...
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32% Bias Score
Surge in Violence Against Women in Israel Reaches Alarming Levels in 2024
In 2024, 37 women were murdered in Israel, a significant increase from previous years, with 60% of these murders occurring in the Arab sector due to social alienation, ineffective law enforcement, and patriarchal norms.
Surge in Violence Against Women in Israel Reaches Alarming Levels in 2024
In 2024, 37 women were murdered in Israel, a significant increase from previous years, with 60% of these murders occurring in the Arab sector due to social alienation, ineffective law enforcement, and patriarchal norms.
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60% Bias Score
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
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32% Bias Score
Gender Imbalance in Music Production: A 6.5% Female Presence
A Spotify and USC Annenberg study reveals that only 6.5% of music producers are women globally, while Billboard charts show only 64 women among 1,972 producers in the last nine years; this underrepresentation is due to systemic biases and lack of visibility but is changing with the rise of home stud...
Gender Imbalance in Music Production: A 6.5% Female Presence
A Spotify and USC Annenberg study reveals that only 6.5% of music producers are women globally, while Billboard charts show only 64 women among 1,972 producers in the last nine years; this underrepresentation is due to systemic biases and lack of visibility but is changing with the rise of home stud...
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52% Bias Score
Disparate Justice in Turkey: Narin and Şirin Cases Highlight Systemic Bias
The contrasting cases of Narin and Şirin, two murdered children in Turkey, highlight systemic biases within the justice system; Narin's killers received lengthy sentences despite ambiguities, while Şirin's killer received a swift harsh sentence.
Disparate Justice in Turkey: Narin and Şirin Cases Highlight Systemic Bias
The contrasting cases of Narin and Şirin, two murdered children in Turkey, highlight systemic biases within the justice system; Narin's killers received lengthy sentences despite ambiguities, while Şirin's killer received a swift harsh sentence.
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68% Bias Score
French Gender Pay Gap: Systemic Issues Beyond the 4% Statistic
A 2021 French study reveals a 4% gender pay gap for comparable jobs, but an overall 24% gap in the private sector; Marie Donzel's book, "Les Inégalités justifiées," analyzes the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy, focusing on part-time work and career interruptions for women.
French Gender Pay Gap: Systemic Issues Beyond the 4% Statistic
A 2021 French study reveals a 4% gender pay gap for comparable jobs, but an overall 24% gap in the private sector; Marie Donzel's book, "Les Inégalités justifiées," analyzes the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy, focusing on part-time work and career interruptions for women.
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48% Bias Score
Karamoja Women Fight for Land Rights and Equality
Women in Uganda's Karamoja region face cultural barriers to land ownership and participation in decision-making, leading to economic hardship and gender-based violence, hindering development and requiring systemic change.
Karamoja Women Fight for Land Rights and Equality
Women in Uganda's Karamoja region face cultural barriers to land ownership and participation in decision-making, leading to economic hardship and gender-based violence, hindering development and requiring systemic change.
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28% Bias Score
Naples Labor Market: A Critical Analysis of "NapoliLavoro" Report
The "NapoliLavoro" report reveals a deeply troubled Neapolitan labor market, with only 40% employment, low female participation (30%), widespread informal work, and low-paying jobs; this highlights the failure of past national and regional policies.
Naples Labor Market: A Critical Analysis of "NapoliLavoro" Report
The "NapoliLavoro" report reveals a deeply troubled Neapolitan labor market, with only 40% employment, low female participation (30%), widespread informal work, and low-paying jobs; this highlights the failure of past national and regional policies.
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56% Bias Score