# Sexism

Last year

2022

# Toxic

Sexist and racist abuse seen as ‘banter’ at London Fire Brigade, review says

A review into the brigade found that female, black and Asian firefighters had to contend with abuse from colleagues.

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Nov 25th 2022, 11:15 PM

All time

# greyhound debate

Holly Cairns TD invites greyhound industry board member who called her 'an ignorant little girl' to a live debate

The tweet was sent by a board member of Greyhound Racing Ireland and liked by a Fine Gael TD.

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Dec 1st 2020, 7:05 PM

Voices

Opinion: Inappropriate comments by customers in the workplace are not 'good craic'

You might not expect women to be subjected to inappropriate sexual comments while working as pharmacists in Ireland, but it happens fairly often, writes Laura Farrell.

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Apr 17th 2019, 7:00 AM

# notorious rbg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped change America - but her fight for gender equality hasn't been won

A new biopic about the Supreme Court Justice looks at her early years as a Harvard student and fledgling lawyer.

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Feb 17th 2019, 9:45 AM

Voices

'Gillette rejecting sexism just means that being outrageously sexist is now bad for business'

Gillette does not deserve our applause, and indeed it would be wise for us to view such campaigns with some caution, writes Éilis Ryan.

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Jan 16th 2019, 7:00 AM

# spin units

Seanad briefly suspended over 'misogyny' row

Fianna Fáil’s Lorraine Clifford-Lee clashed with Fine Gael’s Jerry Buttimer.

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Nov 21st 2018, 8:05 PM

# Sexual Harassment

Google's Dublin employees stage walkout over company's treatment of women

Last week Google said it had fired 48 employees in the past two years as a result of sexual harassment allegations.

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Nov 1st 2018, 11:52 AM

# Everyday sexism

Five words that are only ever ascribed to women

Are you a high-maintenance and hysterical woman? Probably.

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Sep 15th 2018, 6:00 PM

# Goat

'It's time we let Serena Williams just be Serena Williams, imperfect and complex as she may be'

Why are we so quick to vilify certain athletes over others?

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Sep 14th 2018, 7:58 PM

# Support

WTA chief backs Serena as row grows over US Open 'sexism'

The American superstar claimed that chair umpire Carlos Ramos meted out penalties for infractions that male players could have gotten away with.

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Sep 10th 2018, 9:10 AM

# Sexism

'I started to believe them': Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran breaks silence about online harassment

Tran deleted her Instagram account in June.

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Aug 21st 2018, 10:42 PM

# Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer is calling out "new age sexism" after the papers reported on his, eh, "massive package"

Having none of it.

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Aug 4th 2018, 11:22 AM

# Goat

Serena Williams' post-pregnancy return to tennis is bringing sexism in the game to the fore

Is anyone surprised?

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Jul 3rd 2018, 4:33 PM

# Jennifer Aniston

It's high time that the tabloids stopped bullying Jennifer Aniston

There’s a ridiculous double standard for men and women.

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Feb 23rd 2018, 6:00 PM

# Investigation

Leo says 'bullying won't be tolerated in Fine Gael' following sexism allegations made by senator

The issue was raised as a passing comment at a private meeting where there was a larger debate about women in politics.

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Feb 22nd 2018, 11:59 AM

# Patrick McKee

FF councillor apologises for tweet telling Ruth Coppinger to 'please just keep your clothes on'

Patrick McKee says that no offence was intended.

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Feb 6th 2018, 10:45 PM

# Leinster House

'The Dáil is no Westminster - but it certainly is a boys' club'

We spoke to female TDs and ministers past and present about the issue.

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Nov 7th 2017, 7:10 AM

# Gender Equality

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 'There is sexism and bullying in the Dáil'

The junior minister was speaking after criticising “macho” culture in the Dáil.

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Nov 6th 2017, 1:01 PM

# Sexism

Is wolf whistling a form of sexual harassment that should be outlawed? 57% of people don't think so

That is according to a poll carried out for RTÉ’s Claire Byrne Live by Amarách Research.

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Oct 23rd 2017, 11:35 PM

# Sexual Harassment

'Some people say 'it's just what lads do'. But it's not. It makes women feel insecure and threatened'

A new poster initiative from Dublin City Council is acting on a 2015 report that highlighted “relentless examples” of sexist behaviour.

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Sep 24th 2017, 9:30 AM

# Sunday Times

Vanessa Feltz says she was 'horrified and hurt' by Kevin Myers' column

The presenter said she wants to “never ever think about it again”.

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Sep 15th 2017, 10:21 PM

# harrasment

'A sexist remark is not a compliment': New poster initiative hits streets of Dublin

Dublin is one of 20 cities worldwide participating in the UN Women Safe Cities Global Programme.

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Sep 13th 2017, 8:36 PM

# Sexism

Usborne issues apology for puberty book that says women have breasts to 'look grown-up and attractive'

Usborne came in for heavy criticism after images of the book were posted on social media this week.

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Aug 30th 2017, 10:50 AM

# say my name

'Where is my name?': Afghan women want husbands to call them by their own names in public

It is common for women to be referred to as the “wife of” or “daughter of” a man, rather than by their names.

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Aug 26th 2017, 10:05 AM

# Silicon Valley

Google cancels meeting to discuss gender and diversity due to 'safety concerns'

Questions being posed internally by employees, along with some of their names, began appearing on outside websites.

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Aug 11th 2017, 8:15 AM

# Anti-Semitism

Sunday Times 'deeply sorry' for publishing controversial Kevin Myers column

An apology printed today said the article “included unacceptable comments that caused offence to many”.

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Aug 6th 2017, 2:26 PM

# The Sunday Times

'I must answer for what I've done': Kevin Myers breaks silence and issues apology over offensive column

The article published on Sunday has been branded “sexist” and “anti-Semitic”.

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Aug 1st 2017, 12:36 PM

# Offensive

Complaints lodged to Press Ombudsman over offensive Kevin Myers column

BBC presenter Vanessa Feltz has described the column as “horrifying racism”.

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Jul 31st 2017, 1:35 PM

# Sexism

Ryanair's chair resigned from Uber's board after a sexist remark about women

David Bonderman has served as a director at the low-cost carrier for over two decades.

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Jun 14th 2017, 1:50 PM

# the red pill

Republican politician resigns after he's revealed as the creator of misogynistic Reddit forum

Robert Fisher says he fears for his family following backlash.

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May 17th 2017, 10:55 PM

Voices

The new gender gap? 'In the life of young Peppa Pig, Daddy Pig is ridiculous'

The image of the silly, dumb man is too prevalent on our screens, writes Joyce Rubotham.

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Apr 2nd 2017, 8:45 AM

# spare us

Here's why it was totally pointless for Pat Kenny to have that sexist MEP on this morning

Janusz Korwin-Mikke said that women are “weaker and less intelligent” than men. So why do we have to hear about it?

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Mar 15th 2017, 12:24 PM

# secret facebook page

US military investigating claims naked photos of female Marines were shared by male colleagues

Photos of veterans and other women were also allegedly shared, some of which were taken without their knowledge.

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Mar 6th 2017, 7:46 AM

# Say what?

'Nobody has more respect for women than me': 20 of Trump's most shocking quotes

The businessman will be inaugurated as president of the United States next month.

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Dec 29th 2016, 1:00 PM

# Everyday sexism

10 laughably sexist headlines, fixed

Let us fix that for you.

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Nov 5th 2016, 9:36 AM

# Sexism

'You'll never work in this town again': Mila Kunis reveals producer's threat after refusing to pose semi-naked

The Black Swan actress has written a powerful essay to stand against sexism in Hollywood.

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Nov 3rd 2016, 1:35 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Donald Trump withdraw from the US Presidential race?

The Republican candidate was recorded in 2005 boasting about sexually assaulting women.

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Oct 11th 2016, 10:24 AM

# christian democratic party

Sexism row heats up in Angela Merkel's party after politician says she was called a "big sweet mouse"

The woman has received support from party members but others have questioned her motives.

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Sep 27th 2016, 10:36 PM

# Japan

Bizarre ad that shows girl turning into eel and being cooked is pulled after complaints

Officials said they only wanted to draw attention to their city’s reputation as an eel farming hub.

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Sep 27th 2016, 2:27 PM

Voices

Ignore the sexist advice - wear your engagement ring with pride, ladies

Lorraine Courtney takes issue with the advice that women shouldn’t wear their engagement rings to job interviews.

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Sep 3rd 2016, 9:30 AM