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Miley Cyrus discusses on Ellen, how everyone reacted negatively about her VMA performance, but did not question Robin Thickes actions. She says he was in rehearsals just like she was, but only she got the criticism. This is a great example of gender bias, and how women are criticized for doing the exact same actions as a man who would have been praised. Youtube, People, Miley Cyrus, Vma Performance, Miley, Performance, Vma, H.e.r., The Cure
Miley Discusses Her VMAs Performance on Ellen show 2013
Miley Cyrus discusses on Ellen, how everyone reacted negatively about her VMA performance, but did not question Robin Thickes actions. She says he was in rehearsals just like she was, but only she got the criticism. This is a great example of gender bias, and how women are criticized for doing the exact same actions as a man who would have been praised.
Vicky Pryce, ex-wife of a former UK cabinet minister, believes most women in jail need help and support rather than being behind bars. She mentions that most of the women she met while visiting prisons were there because of males who were threatening their well-being in some form. Feminism, Cabinet Minister, Ex Wives, Minister, Wife, Women, Males, Behind Bars, Uk News
Vicky Pryce: most women in jail need help not prison - video
Vicky Pryce, ex-wife of a former UK cabinet minister, believes most women in jail need help and support rather than being behind bars. She mentions that most of the women she met while visiting prisons were there because of males who were threatening their well-being in some form.
Women in Saudi Arabia holding a day of action against the ban of women drivers. the article states that "Twitter, Facebook and other social media have been used to get women drivers on the roads on Saturday in a marathon push against this unique restriction". Women are using social networks to get their movements acknowledged. Women Drivers, Bbc News, Saudi Men, Arabian Women, Bbc, Activist, Saudi Arabia, Defying
Saudi Arabia's women hold day of action to change driving laws
Women in Saudi Arabia holding a day of action against the ban of women drivers. the article states that "Twitter, Facebook and other social media have been used to get women drivers on the roads on Saturday in a marathon push against this unique restriction". Women are using social networks to get their movements acknowledged.
Global Gender Gap index. "The index assesses four key areas – health (life expectancy, etc), access to education, economic participation (salaries, job type and seniority) and political engagement. " Kentucky, Nigel Slater, World, Lettering, Iowa, Life, Illinois, Vimeo Logo, E Online
World gender gap index 2013 mapped
Global Gender Gap index. "The index assesses four key areas – health (life expectancy, etc), access to education, economic participation (salaries, job type and seniority) and political engagement. "
New world vs old world. This sneak peak of the documentary "The World Before Her" by Nisha Pahuja, highlights the contradictory beliefs that current Indian women face. Supporting westernized sex equality, or traditional subordinate roles. Films, Bikinis, India, Her Movie Review, She Movie, Film, Movies, American Author
The World Before Her: women learning to kill or wear a bikini in India - video extracts
New world vs old world. This sneak peak of the documentary "The World Before Her" by Nisha Pahuja, highlights the contradictory beliefs that current Indian women face. Supporting westernized sex equality, or traditional subordinate roles.
The restaurant Redneck Heaven is in trouble because it allows their waitresses to wear body paint while serving food. Causing the city of Lewisville, Tx to make it illegal for women to serve while just wearing body paint. Is this new law excessive? Considering this is a gimmick bar, and most customers (male) know what to expect when entering. Tops, Hollywood Gossip, New Law, Lewisville, Power, Redneck, Celebrity News, Gimmicks, Hollywood
Breast Intentions? Waitresses Wear Body Paint Tops, Drawing Flak
The restaurant Redneck Heaven is in trouble because it allows their waitresses to wear body paint while serving food. Causing the city of Lewisville, Tx to make it illegal for women to serve while just wearing body paint. Is this new law excessive? Considering this is a gimmick bar, and most customers (male) know what to expect when entering.
Big Tips Texas is a new reality show on MTV, following the lives of several bartenders at a "breastaurant" called Redneck Heaven. With shows like Jersey Shore, it made it acceptable to see promiscuous behaviour from girls. The restaurant allows girls to wear bikini tops, and short-shorts so they can make money fast and easy. Raising the question of whether girls should be allowed to sexually express themselves, or are shows like these too much? Texas, Raising, Shorts, Promiscuous, Bartenders, Restaurant, Mtv
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Big Tips Texas is a new reality show on MTV, following the lives of several bartenders at a "breastaurant" called Redneck Heaven. With shows like Jersey Shore, it made it acceptable to see promiscuous behaviour from girls. The restaurant allows girls to wear bikini tops, and short-shorts so they can make money fast and easy. Raising the question of whether girls should be allowed to sexually express themselves, or are shows like these too much?
Donna Quan to head Toronto District School Board for the next four years. After the former director ,Chris Spence, was accused of plagiarism , Quan wants to make sure financial spending by the board is transparent to the public. Quan is the second female director after four consecutive terms (2001-2013) of male directors. Public, Female Directors, Education, Director, Female, Two By Two, Chris, Male
TDSB: Donna Quan officially takes over as director
Donna Quan to head Toronto District School Board for the next four years. After the former director ,Chris Spence, was accused of plagiarism , Quan wants to make sure financial spending by the board is transparent to the public. Quan is the second female director after four consecutive terms (2001-2013) of male directors.
Karen Stintz (head of TTC) plans to run for the next Toronto mayoral election. Although she has lots of support, many Torontonians would support anyone but the current mayor. Running, Rob Ford, Ttc, Supportive, How To Plan, Ford
Karen Stintz to run for mayor of Toronto
Karen Stintz (head of TTC) plans to run for the next Toronto mayoral election. Although she has lots of support, many Torontonians would support anyone but the current mayor.
The article talks about a young muslim girl named Malala Yousafzai (activist for education and women's rights) and compares her to author Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Both Ali and Malala fight for women's rights, but one fights for freedom from religion, and the other for freedom within. Pakistani, Malala Yousafzai, Malala, Ali, Muslim Girls, Girls Education
Malala, the Muslim feminist
The article talks about a young muslim girl named Malala Yousafzai (activist for education and women's rights) and compares her to author Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Both Ali and Malala fight for women's rights, but one fights for freedom from religion, and the other for freedom within.
West African women attempting to gain entrance into politics. One woman says because she did not know the candidate well, she did not vote for her but is happy a women is getting noticed. Another woman says she was against parity laws because the society she is in has a deep tradition that parity laws could not fix over night. This raises the question of whether to change society first, or change political institutions and equality will follow? Africa, Politicians, African Women, Candidate, Society, African, Equality, West Africa
West Africa's Women Politicians Struggle
West African women attempting to gain entrance into politics. One woman says because she did not know the candidate well, she did not vote for her but is happy a women is getting noticed. Another woman says she was against parity laws because the society she is in has a deep tradition that parity laws could not fix over night. This raises the question of whether to change society first, or change political institutions and equality will follow?
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard receiving verbal abuse from opposing parliament members. The youtube video suggests that the parliament system is not gender biased, but rather the people who traditionally dominate parliament are male. Parliament has become a 'boys club' because men are the dominate ones in political roles and the lack of women in politics has not helped change male perspectives. Prime Minister, Partners, Sexism, Interview, Verbal Abuse, Misogyny
Julia Gillard, Women & Politics
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard receiving verbal abuse from opposing parliament members. The youtube video suggests that the parliament system is not gender biased, but rather the people who traditionally dominate parliament are male. Parliament has become a 'boys club' because men are the dominate ones in political roles and the lack of women in politics has not helped change male perspectives.
Forbes annual top 100 most powerful women in the world list presented a top 10 who were all over the age of 40. Six of which, are in high political positions. The age of the top ten raises the question of why women take a longer time to be recognized, or reach high powered positions? The mean age of the top 10 is 51 years, while the top ten most powerful young people list, is all male and a mean age of 41 years Hotels, Leadership, Successful Women, Videos, Inspiration, Career Inspiration, Women In Leadership
The World’s Most Powerful Women 2023
Forbes annual top 100 most powerful women in the world list presented a top 10 who were all over the age of 40. Six of which, are in high political positions. The age of the top ten raises the question of why women take a longer time to be recognized, or reach high powered positions? The mean age of the top 10 is 51 years, while the top ten most powerful young people list, is all male and a mean age of 41 years
A Quebec feminist group called Femen, protest the right of religious neutrality in the legislative National Assembly. They believe that immigrants in Quebec should feel free safe to practice whatever religion, or wear whatever cultural attire they desire. The story made headlines because the protesters (women) were topless. They  were to be charged with indecent exposure and disrupting public order, but are claiming their bodies were "political tribune". Group, Quebec, Protest, Culture, Feminist, Tribune, Nudity
Chatting with Femen Quebec about Nudity, the Crucifix, and the Charter of Values
A Quebec feminist group called Femen, protest the right of religious neutrality in the legislative National Assembly. They believe that immigrants in Quebec should feel free safe to practice whatever religion, or wear whatever cultural attire they desire. The story made headlines because the protesters (women) were topless. They were to be charged with indecent exposure and disrupting public order, but are claiming their bodies were "political tribune".