sexism

Gender violence in Israel: Country sees 20 femicide cases this year

A report from a leading Israeli femicide institute finds that 20 women were killed for being women in 2024.

24/11/2024

Women less likely to share negative feedback online out of fear of backlash

An Israeli-Dutch study found that women are more likely to hold back on negative reviews online out of fear of getting attacked in comments sections.

 (L-R): National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir; Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai

Sexual harassment rampant: Israel Police publish offenses committed by officers in 2024

Cases involved sexual harassment by police officers against female officers and volunteers, abuse of office, false reporting, and illegal use of force against citizens.

By SHLOMI HELLER
08/07/2024

2 investigations underway following complaints of sexism at Ziegler rabbinical seminary

The investigations were launched after a group of former rabbinical students complained of shared experience of male favoritism and disrespectful treatment.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
21/03/2024

Golf-Female pro's 'mansplaining' video hits hole-in-one with fans

Ball explained she was going through a swing change and followed it up with a perfect tee shot, to which the man responded: "See how much better that was?"

By REUTERS
23/02/2024

UK home secretary makes jokes about spiking his wife's drink

James Cleverly is facing calls to resign after making jokes at a Downing Street reception about date rape drugs.

Israel ranks low on Global Sexual Permissiveness Index

Israel's conservative stance on sexuality is reflected in its lower ranking on the Global Permissiveness Index.

By WALLA!
27/10/2023

Alleged victims of influencer Andrew Tate being intimidated, their lawyers say

The accusations were denied by a Tate spokesperson.

By REUTERS
05/10/2023

'Jewish Sunday Schools': How US Jewry scapegoated women for poor education - review

Jewish women have been scapegoated for the failures of American Jewish education in the early and middle parts of the 19th century.

By AARON LEIBEL
30/09/2023

Girls avoid internet due to abuse and bias, report warns

For every 100 adolescent boys and young men who use the internet, only 71 adolescent girls and young women do.

By REUTERS
27/09/2023
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