ABA Releases Guide on Gender Bias in Firms Aug 22, 2008
They write that, over time, gender bias can lead to lower evaluation scores for women, which can translate into fewer opportunities to build client relationships or work on challenging assignments. helped edit the report. (Law.com)
Right to life? Aug 20, 2008
Struggling with India's gender bias ... This article creates an impression that the cause of all the gender bias in India are males. (BBC News)
British actors dominate TV Globes Aug 19, 2008
" Other British successes at the Los Angeles ceremony included Sacha Baron Cohen, named best actor in a film musical or comedy for Borat. Screenwriter Peter Morgan collected the best screenplay award for The Queen. Babel was named best film drama, and Dreamgirls best musical or comedy movie, while Martin Scorsese won the best director honour for The Departed. FILM AWARDS 2007 ACADEMY AWARDS NEWS OSCARS SPOTLIGHT OTHER AWARDS NEWS HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
EU treaty 'in Britain's interest' Aug 19, 2008
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'Human-animal' embryo green light Aug 19, 2008
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Brain 'can beat early blindness' Aug 19, 2008
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UN rules Nepal monuments now safe Aug 19, 2008
" The minister also said that the government would take fresh steps to improve and restore other world heritage sites. These include Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha - in the south-west of Nepal and the Sagarmatha national park - famous for Mount Everest. Also of importance is the Chitwan National Park - famous for its endangered Royal Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinos. A Unesco official in Kathmandu said that the decision reflected "the collective hard work and joint efforts by the UN, the... (Yahoo News -- Nepal)
WHAT'S SHE UP TO? Aug 8, 2008
Under no circumstances would a man be subjected to the gender bias that Hillary faced from the media. Obama used this misogynist media crusade against Hillary to overtake her. (The Drudge Report)
Behind Obama, but not with joy Aug 3, 2008
And some want to insert language in the party's platform stating that the primary elections "exposed pervasive gender bias in the media." ... Carol Fiorucci, the 68-year-old Register of Wills in Beaver County, says she'd not only vote for Mrs. Clinton on the first ballot "if we are able to do that," she'd strongly support any party platform that condemns gender bias against Mrs. Clinton, whose story, she noted, "was my story. "I've been in politics a long time, and it's a good old boys club, no... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Maureen Dowd: Mr. Darcy comes courting Aug 3, 2008
The Los Angeles Times reported that Hillary die-hards want to enshrine a whine in the Democratic platform about how the primaries "exposed pervasive gender bias in the media" and call on party leaders to take "immediate and public steps" to denounce any perceived bias in the future. That is one nutty idea. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Where are our female corporate leaders? Aug 2, 2008
It is an underlying assumption that women in such organisations tend to face an unconscious gender bias from such male-based rules. I am not suggesting that this is pervasive discrimination but rather a system that was invented for one sector of the population. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The gender politics of math scores Aug 1, 2008
Federal investigators in the U.S. have even been measuring lab space and interviewing science faculties to detect signs of gender bias. Here's what I think. (Globe and Mail)
Obama meets with key women Jul 30, 2008
By Peter Nicholas and Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers July 30, 2008 WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama met privately Tuesday with a group of women leaders, seeking their endorsement and also raising a sore point -- the issue of gender bias in his Democratic primary fight with Hillary Rodham Clinton. Participants at the hourlong meeting at a Washington hotel said that the session went well and that it focused mainly on winning in November. (Los Angeles Times)
Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Di... Jul 28, 2008
There does not appear to be a gender bias with OCD, however, males are more likely to develop OCD in childhood, compared with early adulthood in females. Read for more information on the symptoms, diagnosis and management of the disorder. (Suite101.com)
Male nurses on the rise Jul 27, 2008
Male nurses in the KishHealth System and some men training at Kishwaukee College to become registered nurses say they don't encounter much gender bias. And though some patients may be hesitant to have a male nurse, it's often because of a privacy or cultural issue. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
When will there be any news? Jul 26, 2008
She tosses back her hair, forks her fingers deep through the trail of streaked blonde tresses and dives straight back into the hubbub of conversation, tackling celebrity ("It started with Princess Diana"), bad backs (she suffers from one), photo shoots ("I've just done one. I look quite French, so that's all right."), dust-jacket book blurbs (she'd love to abolish them), women's lib ("a gender bias runs through everything") and fortune-tellers ( "I'll never live in a bungalow, so I've been told,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
WomenCount Launches 'Stop the Silence' Campaign Calling for Platform Language on Sexism in Media Jul 25, 2008
Supporters Turn Out in Force to Attend Party 'Listening Meetings' SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Just days after launching its "Stop the Silence" campaign calling for the Democratic Party to include language in the National Platform on gender bias in the media, WomenCount is dispatching vast numbers of supporters around the country to make its case at Party "Listening Meetings." WomenCount members will attend this week's house parties armed with proposed Platform language that calls for... (PR Newswire)
The Archipelago Jul 24, 2008
" In less developed East and West Nusa Tenggara, poverty has subjected poor families to numerous problems affecting children such as a high child mortality rate, malnutrition, child labor, gender bias and school dropouts. Malnutrition alone claimed 23 lives in East Nusa Tenggara and 20 in West Nusa Tenggara in the past seven months. Post Your Comments Comments could also be sent to: Name required City Country E-mail will not be shown All News Islands in Focus. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
The Right to Self-Defense Affirmed Jul 13, 2008
Location: IL Reply # 210 Date: Jul 11, 2008 - 4:20 PM EST Subject: WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE RESTRAINING ORDER The first thing for men to understand and accept: GENDER BIAS IS A REALITY IN THIS SYSTEM. Despite the fact that our family laws are generally written in a gender-neutral way, they are often carried out by people in a system that has been steeped in gender-biased stereotypes and outright lies about men and women. (Townhall.com)
Not Just For Little Eyes Jul 6, 2008
In theory, the concept is an important one, but in practice it's distorted: In one case, the panel ruled that Aesop's "The Fox and the Crow" showed gender bias. (A male fox sees a female crow with a piece of cheese in her beak. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
WomenCount PAC Comes Out With a BANG on July 4th: Group to Relaunch as MoveOn for Women Jul 5, 2008
"It's up to you. Is fighting sexism and gender bias at the top of your list? Do we need to change the discriminatory nominating process? Should we turn our attention to electing more women to office? Tell us what you think at womencountpac.com," the e-mail challenges. "This historic primary election changed the conversation for women in this country. The passion and energy that has been ignited has created a new movement," said Stacy Mason, executive director of the PAC that made an... (PR Newswire)
McAfee study takes surfers to depths of spam Jul 2, 2008
Gender bias: Men received more spam than women. Dearest recipient: None of the 10 countries escaped the Nigerian scam spam, which was most prevalent among British users. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Marshal awarded $150,000 Jun 25, 2008
The jury rejected Bohn's assertion that Dichio discriminated against her because of gender bias, but said he retaliated against her for her complaint ... In 2007, Judge William G. Young, after a nonjury trial, rejected assertions of gender bias and retaliation ... In her lawsuit, Bohn alleged that Dichio stripped her of investigative responsibilities because of gender bias and then blackballed her after she complained to the Equal Employment Opportunity counselor. (Boston Globe)
Official party pooper riles Seattle U. students Jun 21, 2008
"You will be held responsible if you host an event with a theme of gender bias." ... But one of the organizers of the party, who asked to remain anonymous, said he couldn't understand how the advertising showed gender bias when it was poking fun at both men and women. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Domestic Dustups Jun 20, 2008
We're supposed to deduce from this implied gender bias that men would stay home more often with their newborns if only society got it that men have babies, too. Except they don't. (Townhall.com)
LETTER: One would have to live in Eldorado to know Jun 16, 2008
Now, in the U.S., marriage is between a man (gender bias) and a woman, no homosexual marriage; legal for girls at 17 for boys at 21, such are the walls that divide capitalist Eldorado. Like any flower, human sexual maturity begins in the early teens, and is irrepressible. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Clinton's youngest supporters see glass half full Jun 16, 2008
"I just don't think gender bias is on their radar at this age. But racial bias is, so that's one of the appeals of .". There's no question that across the country, Obama's youthful persona and message of change have captivated huge numbers of young students, more than Clinton or the presumptive Republican nominee, John McCain. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Youngest Clinton supporters see glass as half full Jun 15, 2008
I just don t think gender bias is on their radar at this age. But racial bias is, so that s one of the appeals of Barack Obama. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The misguided resentment Jun 14, 2008
No doubt gender bias steered some voters away from Clinton. But if the media were stirring up misogynist sentiment, you'd likely see it in the votes of uneducated men in places like West Virginia. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
* World News Quick Take Jun 13, 2008
Rudd accused of gender bias. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was accused by a government colleague yesterday of applying a sexist double standard by insisting that a woman lawmaker seek anger management counseling when male politicians similar behavior has been overlooked. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Delicate balancing act with one summit after another Jun 12, 2008
Monday We put off training for the ascent of Annapurna to indulge in a bout of serious stock selection. It couldn't get more serious than this: there was Yogi, our senior chartist; FastCash, our head of research; Doomsday, our bear market analyst; Martha-from-Macquarie, our Macquarie Group multimillionaire; Pamela Vortex, our inside dealer; Emeritus Professor Valerie Carr-Edwards, our ethical investment consultant; and myself, recently promoted to senior strategist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Obama's sex speech Jun 12, 2008
At the end of the day, none of this proves or disproves the thesis that gender bias played a role in the election. But if Clinton was hurt by gender, her problem wasn't misogynists so much as ordinary men and women who believe in equal opportunity - but also are conditioned to think that a president speaks in a gravelly voice. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
The Global Abortion Bind Jun 11, 2008
Medical technology has added a new dimension to the induced abortion debate: gender bias. Allowing parental choice on the sex of their offspring represents the first major step toward exercising control not over whether, when and how many children to have, but over what kind of children are acceptable. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Sex, Lies, and Virginity Restoration Jun 11, 2008
According to Tuesday's , doctors who restore hymens are being accused of "reinforcing a gender bias" and "misleading family members of patients." The chief ethicist of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics reports that "some physicians perform hymenoplasties on minors without the parental consent the law requires.". The objections are correct. (Slate)
Looking for interesting guest columns Jun 8, 2008
And the Clintons (just call them the Hillbills in the Brangelina tradition) have had to overcome the same learning curve on occasion, talking about sniper fire, assassinations, gender bias and other foot-in-mouth diseased comments. While there are other examples, finally consider the editorial cartoon in Wednesday's Tribune, where John McCain is crying on one side of the bed with a depiction of a lobbyist looking at him from the other side of the bed. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Clinton's female base torn over loss Jun 7, 2008
Clinton's scolding about sexism also does not resonate as much among younger women, who have not endured the sort of gender bias and discrimination women of Clinton's age suffered when they were beginning their careers, said Burk, of the national council. Since many of these woman are just out of college - "the last meritocracy," and a place where females now outnumber males - they don't react with the same anger as women who themselves have experienced decades of such slights, Burk said. (Boston Globe)
Feinstein opened her home to close the door on Democrats' campaign Jun 7, 2008
"Gender bias in this country," she said with sadness in her voice, "is alive and well.". The euro and pound are up, the dollar's down, what's a tourist to one of these cities to do. (Los Angeles Times)
Wake me up when it's over Jun 6, 2008
I'm weary of female political pundits with gender bias amnesia. Despite the cosmetic procedures required for broadcast-hers, it's clear many are pushing "cougar" and have stories of their own. (Boston Globe)
Lesbian kiss at ballpark stirs up gay-friendly town Jun 6, 2008
Scapegoat wrote on Jun 5, 2008 4:39 PM:" Lurg86 - The Constitution does not specifically mention the word GENDER, but, like most documents written during that time in American culture, it is gender biased via use of the word "he" in several key passages. Still, I will concede that the Constitution also makes free use of "people" and does a far better job than, say, the Declaration, in refraining from a gender bias. "All men are created equal" doesn't have quite the same ring of equality as "We... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Stroke riskin womenoften missed Jun 4, 2008
Here is what's behind the gender bias and the facts that can save your life. Are you at risk. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hey Hill: Love Your Hair, Now Iron My Shirt May 31, 2008
Organizations like the National Organization for Women and many female writers and bloggers say Clinton's campaign has brought latent gender bias out of the closet. Related They point to a number of examples: Detractors can buy a Hillary Nutcracker with stainless-steel thighs online, or join the Facebook group called Hillary Clinton: Stop Running for President and Make Me a Sandwich. (ABC News)
'Sex and the City' May 30, 2008
gender bias that it's hard to see -- or write about -- the movie for the trees. Which is too bad, because Michael Patrick King, who executive produced the show (with series creator Darren Star) and wrote and directed the movie, has done some brave, surprising things with it, mining territory that's been all but abandoned by Hollywood. (Los Angeles Times)
India's Parliament: Women Wanted? May 29, 2008
Opponents of the bill are acting as much out of political expediency as out of plain old-fashioned gender bias. Smaller but influential caste-based parties, which often revolve around a few all-powerful leaders, think their influence will dwindle if established leaders have to make room for newer, inexperienced women representatives. (Time.com)
Gap In Gender Logic May 27, 2008
Gender bias can cut both ways. Article:Gender bias can cut both ways:/c/a/2008/05/26/SPF810TP5J.DTL Article:Gender bias can cut both ways:/c/a/2008/05/26/SPF810TP5J.DTL ... Gender bias can cut both ways. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gender bias can cut both ways May 27, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Segregation is an ugly word, and an even uglier policy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
YOUR OPINION 05/24/2008 May 26, 2008
YOUR OPINION 05/24/2008 05/24/2008 Gender bias shows ... Gender bias is alive and well in the Democratic Party. (Scranton Times, PA)
Where did she go wrong? May 25, 2008
And while gender bias may continue to be a problem in America's political culture -- along with racism, sexual orientation and other "identity" issues dividing voters -- ultimately, he believes, a woman running for president "is no longer going to be seen as strange or unusual. Hillary Clinton may not have broken the glass ceiling but she's cracked it in a pretty big way.". Mackenzie Carpenter can be reached at or 412-263-1949. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Clinton sees many reasons to stay in May 21, 2008
Campaigning with his wife in Kentucky on Tuesday, former President Bill Clinton also weighed in, saying he believed there had been "moments of gender bias" in the campaign, though he added that he thought people had become more comfortable with the idea of a woman in the White House. More Coverage. (International Herald Tribune)
India fights illiteracy with lunch May 20, 2008
Reports now say the noon-meal scheme is even bridging gender development gaps, with parents also sending their daughters to school, denting age-old gender bias preventing girls in poorer families from getting an education. The Indian government officially lists benefits of the school lunch scheme as "contributing to improvement in their nutritional status; encouraging poor children, belonging to disadvantaged sections, to attend school more regularly and helping them concentrate on classroom... (Asia Times Online)
It will take a lot to atone for venom directed at Clinton May 20, 2008
Gender bias in our society is not dead; it has just moved underground. But it resurfaced with a vengeance in this campaign, under the guise of opinion polls on "likeability" and "trustworthiness," or not-so-subtle criticisms of Clinton's ambition. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
County Board Beer Tax Gender Bias? May 17, 2008
County Board Beer Tax Gender Bias. Thursday, the La Crosse County Board debated whether to and use the increased revenue to offset alcohol-related health and law enforcement expenses. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
5 doctor-office mistakes women make May 17, 2008
Women don't recognize gender bias. Several studies have shown that women's medical problems are more likely to be interpreted as emotional issues or complaining. (CNN -- Health)
Clinton's 'sexism' dodge May 16, 2008
Therefore, if gender bias really were the cause of her primary problem, one would have to posit that a epidemic of resurgent sexism suddenly infected the country late last year. Further, as Clinton herself has pointed out, she has emerged as the favorite of working-class white men, a cohort sometimes viewed as resistant to women politicians. (Boston Globe)
Could Violent Video Games Reduce Rather Than Increase Violence? May 16, 2008
Kierkegaard points out that these violent games are growing more realistic with each passing year and most relish their plots of violence, aggression and gender bias. But, he asks, "Is there any scientific evidence to support the claims that violent games contribute to aggressive and violent behaviour?". (Science Daily)
'Life on Mars' May 16, 2008
The market in art culture, like gender bias in the wider one, is so infiltrated that it escapes notice. Blips like that are balanced by the overall humility of the exhibition, an admirably measured show that wears a mantle of reserve that's counter to larger societal currents but reflective of this particular time in the history of Western culture. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Race, gender, and hardball politics May 15, 2008
To pressure Dean, Clinton supporters are adding gender bias to the pot of pure, old-fashioned politics. The final book on the 2008 presidential campaign will record a great deal of gender bias ... They aren't threatening to abandon the Democratic nominee, but they predict the possibility of consequences if Dean doesn't address their concerns, from gender bias to counting the Michigan and Florida votes. (Boston Globe)
Wingnuts Are Family May 15, 2008
And at that point, you can add, "Because our differences are so insignificant, it makes me wonder if there might be some unconscious gender bias at work here." If this isn't cleared up to your satisfaction, report everything to the professor or academic officer who deals most closely with these internships, and get her or his advice on getting parity. Prudie. (Slate)
Welty's apology is a useful first step May 14, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Wal-Mart manager responds to pickets May 13, 2008
wrote on Apr 29, 2008 10:13 AM:" Merle - I'm sure that you, personally, are a heck of a nice guy, but your talents are wasted defending this tower of consumerism, child labor, and crushing employee rights.For the real story, check out www.walmartwatch.com. Read about the pervasive practice of gender bias, tax dodging, and union busting.To mention to loads of community work is, really, horsepucky. Just type in "what happens when wal-mart comes to town" in any search engine, and read about butte's... (Montana Standard, MT)
MUW grads get a word on manners May 11, 2008
Lastly, she referred to her earlier work, in the 1960s, integrating a high school and obstacles different generations have had to overcome, like gender bias in the 1980s, sexual orientation harassment in the 1990s and today s graduates being told, you re overqualified. There will always be someone who looks for a reason to keep you from achieving, she warned. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Pretty complicated in pink May 9, 2008
Beyond her regurgitation of Women's Studies 101, much of Ms. Myers' core argument (and the timing of its release) could be read as campaign material for another Clinton, one with her own experiences with gender bias. "My book is not an argument for one woman - to elect Hillary Clinton - although I think the optics would be significant," Ms. Myers said. (Globe and Mail)
27-year-old woman gets probation for sexual abuse of boy May 8, 2008
wrote on May 8, 2008 12:44 AM:" Another travesty 'o justice. If it was a 27 year old man sexually abusing a 17 year old girl he would have got YEARS AND YEARS in prison . The gender bias in these cases is appearant by the disparity of sentances given. ". Add your own comments. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
On Call with Phil Galewitz May 8, 2008
Much of how cardiologists practice has been based upon gender bias, said Dr. Robert Chait, a cardiologist and director of cardiovascular services at JFK.. For women, the news on heart disease is bad, particularly when compared to men. (The Palm Beach Post)
CHILD CARE CORNER - Preventing Violence in the Preschool Classroom May 6, 2008
Eliminate materials with violent themes or cultural or gender bias. Choose materials that celebrate diversity and show people of different cultures and genders, both with and without disabilities, engaged in everyday activities. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Working Indians spend 30 min with kids May 5, 2008
Of course, gender bias still makes a strong statement in the survey. Most working dads felt that a homemaker mom was the ideal situation. (India Times)
