Tag: sexism

PTI MPA’s ‘Bilawal kehti hay’ mock causes ruckus in Sindh Assembly

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Saeed Afridi’s sexist mock against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari led to a ruckus in Sindh Assembly on...

LUMS lauds activism against sexism, says it wants ‘culture of respect’...

LAHORE: Taking notice of the existence of an underground sexist group and the subsequent backlash by the university students, the administration of the Lahore University...

Sherry Rehman tells PIA to focus on routes, not ‘crew waistline’

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management is considering a proposal to offload its overweight flight attendants from international flights. With four days remaining in the...

‘Sexist’ tweet sees new England women’s coach Neville under fire

LONDON: No sooner had Phil Neville been appointed the new head coach of the England women’s team than he found himself facing flak for...

Ex-French minister urges tougher action against sexual harassment

PARIS: Former French minister Rachida Dati on Wednesday urged tougher action against sexual harassment, saying efforts should target powerful abusers rather than "street harassment." With...

Hillary Clinton blames election loss on sexism during UK book tour

CHELTENHAM: Former US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton blamed her 2016 election loss to Donald Trump on sexism and the “double standards” women are held...

Female-led story ends London film festival, as Hollywood struggles with sexism

LONDON: The London Film Festival closed on Sunday with a violent and profanity-laden dark comedy featuring Frances McDormand, as a small-town mother seeking justice...