Sexism

Syrian university restriction on female enrollment deepens concerns over women’s rights

Syria’s Higher Education Ministry announced that admission to law, economics and management, and social sciences programs at the National University of Defense Sciences would be restricted to men.

Women walk past a mural with the slogan "no to violence" (against women) drawn on the walls of a school in Syria's northern city of Manbij on December 21, 2024.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, March 2, 2026

Hegseth blocked female, minority Navy officers from promotion to admiral - report

Posters advertising the Zefat Academic College were vandalized to hide the image of women.

Images of female Zefat Academic College students vandalized in Safed

Iranian state media censors legs of foreign officials at UNGA.

'They panic at our ankle': Iran censors legs of Swedish, Finnish FMs at UNGA


Nataly Dadon and Israel’s ‘enlightened’ misogynists - opinion

The rhetoric against Nataly Dadon shouldn’t be tolerated, let alone spewed – especially by those purporting to combat sexism and champion feminist causes.

 Israeli model and right-wing activist Nataly Dadon is seen arriving on the Big Brother reality TV show at Neve Ilan near Jerusalem, on January 12, 2019.

Gender equality gap persists in Israeli quality of life

23 of the indicators of Israel's quality of life examined by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics favored males, whereas 19 favored females.

Israeli protesters chant slogans as they march in the SlutWalk in central Jerusalem, on June 18, 2021.

Is chivalry dead? Men help women to maintain sexism - Israeli study

Men will donate to women in need, provided that it is not a violation of male dominance, according to a new Israeli study.

 A man is seen holding an umbrella open for a woman (illustrative).

Do attractive people get better grades? Signs point to yes - study

Prior to shifting to remote coursework, attractive students tended to outperform their classmates due to favoritism.

 Teacher approaching student

Tiktoker told to cover herself up - and the internet defended the restaurant

Several users said that the policy is sexist as men do not get dress coded while women do on a daily basis.

 It's completely unrealistic to prevent our youth from using TikTok.

An Israeli prime minister facing misogyny: A feminist look at Golda Meir - review

How Israel's first female prime minister Golda Meir balanced power, coped with discrimination and rejected feminism.

 Prime minister Golda Meir, accompanied by her defense minister Moshe Dayan, meets with soldiers on the Golan Heights after the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

Who is Andrew Tate and how did he become popular? What you should know

The former kickboxer and current influencer has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to TikTok but is mired in controversy for sexism, rape allegations and more.

 Andrew Tate

Mental health and the American male - opinion

Today, too many men are angry, broken and enraged. Too many are becoming dangerous. They feel bullied, invisible, ignored and vengeful.

Mental health [illustrative]

Voices from the Arab press: When Babo became Ivan

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 THE VISION of Sen. Lindsey Graham (at L; Republican – South Carolina) was the one that unfortunately materialized into reality.

Orthodox women who built businesses, friendships online told to sign off

“Nekadesh rallies” appeal to a community where fertility is prized and women typically have many children and are responsible for their education.

Screenshots from Orthodox Instagram accounts that announced they would be shutting down after the anti-social media rally in New Jersey.