Gender Stereotypes

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Rahul Gandhi slams CBSE for controversial passage in class 10 exam

The comprehension passage in the CBSE class 10 English question paper has sparked a controversy for allegedly promoting gender stereotyping

13 Dec 2021 12:55 PM

Most cultures reinforce personality traits that conform to gender stereotypes. (Photo: ANI)

Framing friendships

Friendship between the opposite genders has quite a few benefits.

24 Jan 2019 7:55 PM

Some people attending Paris Fashion Week worried the move could infringe on artistic freedom (Photo: AFP)

France takes steps to end sexist stereotypes in advertisements

Broadcasters and advertisers will submit a report on their efforts to fight sexism and will face sanctions for any ads deemed "excessive."

06 Mar 2018 8:34 PM

Uber's latest promotional message in Bengaluru sparks outrage on Twitter

Uber's chief brand ambassador was also not happy about it.

19 Sep 2017 4:49 PM

Sakdiyah Maruf has a day job working as an interpreter at conferences, but regularly performs in comedy clubs and nights in Jakarta. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesian female Muslim comic breaks stereotypes with humour

She cracks jokes that challenge prejudice against women and rising religious intolerance

24 May 2017 9:52 AM

(Don’t) dress like a woman

Women in the city define what it means to them to dress like a woman.

09 Feb 2017 12:37 AM

Society associates not just ability in math and science with men and boys but also the notion of being "brilliant" (Photo: AFP)

Young girls think 'genius' is only a male trait

Stereotypes are powerful. They often influence the types of careers people see themselves in and ultimately choose.

27 Jan 2017 7:10 PM

Girls were already significantly less likely than boys to say that members of their own gender were "really, really smart". (Photo: Pixabay)

Societal stereotypes can influence vulnerable young girls

Young girls also tend to change their activities around them based on what society tells them to do

27 Jan 2017 9:53 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Challenge gender stereotypes: Modi on Girl Child Day

‘It is imperative to reject discrimination against the girl child and ensure equal opportunities for the girl child,’ said Modi.

24 Jan 2017 10:17 AM

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