sexism

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<p>Women and girls should be able to love their bodies but we have to deal with feelings of inadequacy or the exhausting spotlight of unwanted attention — the apparent fate of those with 'small' or 'big' breasts respectively.</p>

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Jennifer Horgan: I hate to say this but I hope my daughters will have small breasts

'I am a feminist, and yet I find myself wanting my daughters to have smaller chests to make their lives easier, to keep them safe'

<p>Madeleine Ní Dhálaigh said gender inequality has a profoundly negative effect on the health system. 'How can we expect female doctors to work in our health system if they are being treated this way,' Dr Ní Dhálaigh asked the IMO conference. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins</p>

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One in four female doctors in IMO survey have been sexually harassed at work

<p>Jacinda Ardern led New Zealand through awful events including the racist mass murder of 51 people at two mosques in 2019, and the Christchurch earthquake in 2011. Picture: Rick Rycroft/AP</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Jacinda Ardern is going as she governed, with wisdom and honesty

Edel Coffey: Ageing for men and women has always been different

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Colette Finn: The unfairness of the meritocracy

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Cork City Council 'boys' club' slammed as 'concretely sexist'

The Two Johnnies - Photo by Ruth Medjber @ruthlessimagery

Keith Walsh: The 2 Johnnies made a mistake so let's all try to learn from it

The 2 Johnnies have apologised for offensive content they posted on social media; let's all try to do better

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

The 2 Johnnies apologise for 'derogatory' and 'sexist' social media post

Among the slogans discussed are: 'Tyres are like women, no good unless they are squealing'; and 'She’s not a princess, she’s a sl*t'

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Man touching woman's butt - sexual harassment in office

Universities investigate sexual harassment and assault complaints

The two cases at Munster Technical University were among three complaints notified to the university since the start of last year

Mon, 31 Jan, 2022

Connacht v Leicester Tigers - Heineken Champions Cup - Pool A - The Sportsground

Joyce Fegan: It will take a village, and the intervention of bystanders, to tackle misogyny

Ashling Murphy's tragic death may be the spark that forces us to take action so women can finally feel safe in their own bodies

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

Sarah Benson: Women are not afraid of the dark. They're afraid of violent men

Keys clenched in our fists, women are wondering how we can keep ourselves safe. In the aftermath of Ashling Murphy's killing, it's time to turn to spotlight on the perpetrators

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

UCD academic 'heartened, in a strange way' by further sexual harassment complaints at college

Aoibhinn Ní'Shúilleabháin says it shows more people are coming forward

Thu, 23 Dec, 2021

Businesswoman Shouts Through Megaphone Towards Much Larger Businessman

EU: Women's employment must increase three times faster to meet targets

The report also found that sectors of the economy that are likely to decline in the future are currently dominated by men

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

'Everyday sexism' and abuse preventing female political participation

Ivana Bacik "became quickly conscious how pale, male and stale" the Seanad was back in 2007

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Ryan satisfied with approach to Leddin WhatsApp controversy

No sanction needed for Green TD over messages says party leader

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

'Please do not touch my knob,' pleads Cork musician

Aine Duffy said that sexism and sexual harassment is rife in the music industry

Wed, 04 Aug, 2021

Joyce Fegan: Women should be able to wear whatever we want

The fuss about the sportswomen in this photo highlights the damaging nonsense we tell women and girls about their bodies

Sat, 24 Jul, 2021

Hate crimes up 84% as Gardaí launch new online reporting tool

Paula Fagan, chief executive of LBGT Ireland and a member of the Garda national Diversity Forum, said that in her opinion hate crimes are probably underreported

Wed, 21 Jul, 2021

Worker repeatedly called 'Mama, Beautiful Mama' compensated for boss's sexist behaviour

The female Office Manager also got compensation for unfair dismissal

Sat, 26 Jun, 2021

Joyce Fegan: Culture of sexism and discrimination is all around us

'Some girls can be contacted by up to 11 boys a night asking for nude images'

Sat, 12 Jun, 2021

Joyce Fegan: Why Britney Spears' story is relevant to all women

The documentary is ostensibly about a pop star in turmoil — but it goes to the heart of inequality, and the punishment meted out to women who dare take control of their own lives

Sun, 21 Feb, 2021

'Nothing has been done' to address alleged bullying and sexism in Ógra Fianna Fáil

A county secretary of Fianna Fáil's youth wing says he has resigned because of the organisation's failure to address the accusations

Tue, 29 Dec, 2020

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END

Third of female TDs sexually harassed

An Irish Examiner survey, carried out in the wake of Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin’s revelations about the campaign of harassment she suffered while working at UCD, found 12 TDs had been sexually harassed while at college, in their political activism, or while at work.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2020

Sexism in Sport: 'I was absolutely gobsmacked. It made me really mad' - Katrina Parrock

Surveys show that one of three of our leading sportswomen are trolled online. Anyone surprised, asks Brendan O'Brien

Mon, 17 Aug, 2020

Trailblazing Clare legal clerk considered not a 'proper person' even to issue dog licences

Robert Hume highlights a case of blatant sexism one hundred years ago.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Sexism in the GAA: An insult

Rena Buckley has won 18 All-Ireland medals. By any criteria, she has earned a place in the Irish sporting pantheon.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2018

RFU denies culture of sexism and is ‘committed to diversity'

England’s Rugby Football Union has launched a staunch defence of its “progressive, modern” approach in the wake of allegations of a culture of sexism within the organisation.

Thu, 24 May, 2018

Fianna Fáil accused of sexism over calls for pay cut

Fianna Fáil has been accused of being “sexist” by targeting super junior minister Mary Mitchell-O’Connor and demanding that her ministerial top-up pay be scrapped.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2017

Are you a secret sexist? The test every dad should take it seems ...

To mark Father's Day Pat Fitzpatrick tries out dads4daughters – the test every father of daughters needs to take it seems.

Sun, 18 Jun, 2017

This woman got a really sexist response to her promotion at work

"I'm not sexist, but. . ." never ends well.

Thu, 25 May, 2017

Sexist ageism comes with a gender bias

MAYBE don’t read this if you’re eating. It involves sex with Donald Trump. Consider yourself warned, writes Suzanne Harrington. 

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Does radio lack female voices?

As female journalists gather this weekend for the Women in Media conference, Marjorie Brennan wonders why there are so few female voices on our radios.

Sun, 23 Apr, 2017

An argument worth having — not just in sport

This week Michael Moynihan tackles the controversial issue of gender equality in sport.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (26/01/17)

Your letters, your views...

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

It is impossible for women to be sexist towards men

Louise O’Neill talks about the notion of 'reverse sexism' and how it is impossible for women to be sexist towards men.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2017

Despite their protestations to the contrary, it’s still a man’s world

Values are lived and demonstrable in the lives of those living them, writes Terry Prone.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

The wolf whistle is cowardly and unsexy

If somebody like Piers Morgan says something sexist (virtually everytime his mouth flaps open), he gets shut down, pulled up, ridiculed. 

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

'Crude name-calling, social stereotypes, and a society moving far too slowly on women’s issues'

In this week’s article Kehlan looks at the issue of women in business and why it should concern men too.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

How young girls can fight back against everyday sexism

Barbara Scully meets Laura Bates, author of ‘Girl Up’, a guide for girls, young women, and parents, on modern-day sexism and its insidious nature. The book has advice on how to counter the training all girls get in how not to use their voices

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Chris Gayle facing fresh allegations of sexism

Chris Gayle is facing fresh allegations of sexism after making a series of controversial remarks to a female journalist.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

British Cycling announces independent review into sexism claims

"I want a fair chance to compete for my country."

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

Study finds most female barristers in Ireland have experienced sexism

A new study by the Bar of Ireland has found that two out of three female barristers have experienced sexism at work.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2016

Sexism is part of Hillary Clinton’s battle to become America's next president

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Labour Senator accuses party of sexism

A junior Labour minister has denied that the party is guilty of sexism.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

BIG READ: Sexism and fear keeping women away from Hollywood's top jobs

Maureen Dowd on why Tinseltown’s toxic brew of fear and sexism is keeping women out of the top jobs

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

Watch: Male athletes react to questions intended for female athletes

Sexism in sport still exists and this video shows exactly the form it takes.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2015

WATCH: Female jockey tells doubters to ‘get stuffed’ after historic Melbourne Cup win

“I just want to say that everyone else can get stuffed, cos they think women aren’t strong enough but we just beat the world.”

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

Advocating change for women in the workplace

Women are struggling to have their voice heard in the workplace, but several high-profile characters are advocating change, writes Deirdre Reynolds.    

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Rules of engagement: Where does courtesy end and sexism begin?

Does the rise of feminism mean the age of chivalry is dead, or do women still want men to open doors for them and to pay for their drinks?  Vicki Notaro investigates everyday sexism and online etiquette.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015

Brutish, bitchy sexism highlights need for sisterhood

It’s a free-for-all when it comes to denigrating women online. And women are often willing participants. As X Factor’s Cheryl has said after being ‘body shamed: ‘There is no

Sat, 12 Sep, 2015