Gender
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
US federal workers challenge Trump policy on gender-affirming care
UN rights experts, influential women condemn Iran’s 'sham' trial of activist Zahra Tabari
Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care
Arab world sees highest unemployment rate
With the global economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic slowed by the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Arab world has been hit particularly hard.
Women have more sympathy than men, Israeli study finds
This finding was observed across all ages and most countries said the research team, who added that it was the largest study of the theory of mind to date.
Men doing 'women's job?': Why some men fear female-dominated career paths - study
A new study delves into the fears men have associated with certain career paths that are typically dominated by women, such as early education, due to fears of gender bias.
Jerusalem grocery bans women at certain times of the day - report
While some forms of gender segregation are legal, most forms of segregation resulting in discrimination in public services are banned.
Y chromosome may be disappearing in humans, new study finds
While most mammals have an X and Y chromosome-based system similar to that of humans, many species have seen a gradual decline in Y chromosomes.
Israeli scientists derive male and female cells from same person for first time
A Hadassah team created male and female stem cells with the same genetic code from the same person that only differs in sex chromosomes.
Jerusalem museum examines 21st century masculinity, gender roles
The spread, curated by the socio-political contemporary art museum director Shahar Shalev, dips into a surprisingly broad stretch of fields, walks of life, styles, disciplines and mindsets
Israel must legalize gender segregation, Orthodox parties demand
Religious Zionist Party and United Torah Judaism demand to allow segregated events, services and studies for the haredi and Orthodox public.
Focus a lens on the PHOTO IS:RAEL festival
Taking place from November 23 to December 3 at the Einav Cultural Center in Tel Aviv, the exhibit will feature 50 photographers from Israel and abroad.
The shocking truth about transgender people - opinion
My right to exist shouldn’t come from my existence as a transgender person being a tough one; instead, it should simply stem from the fact that I’m a human being.
