sexism
40% for Norway’s ‘golden skirt’ board members: do companies need quotas for women?
‘Quotas are a bad answer to the wrong problem,’ says research fellow Jean-Louis Barsoux, but his colleague and professor Ginka Toegel emphasises ‘so far, nothing else has worked’. A ‘women in leadership’ event organised by Swiss business school IMD and the global women’s international network (WIN) marks international women’s day on 8 March
sexism, norway, gender, feminism, spain, france, discrimination
Ukraine feminists ‘Femen’: topless a political weapon
At first the 300 members of the feminist community came to the streets to protest against the expansion of sex tourism in the Ukraine. The 12, 000 active 'sex pats' are growing under the indifferent gaze of the authorities. Femen has been organising nude performances as a political weapon for three years now. After a run-in at the Italian embassy, Inna Shevechenko vents her anger
sexism, italy, corruption, censorship, kiev, ukraine, sex
Europe's Latin men: summer's gone, sex non
Time to sling your beach towels over your shoulder and abandon your Mediterranean Casanova. Climate change doesn't mean that you have to change your sex life climate. We got cafebabel's lads to spend a night under the cover with sex toys, and examine the micro-penis phenomenon - after all, we've heard that the myth of the Italian stallion is dying down. Back in the urban city - take the German capital - having a wander around some more private entertainment spots might just be enough to get you exploring down under too. Boy talk from our modern saints (Image: Sergius and Bacchus (cc) radiant.baby/ Flickr)
Ars Homo Erotica: 'bring the toilet to Warsaw national museum'
Before the Euro pride parade on 17 July, exhibition curator Pawel Leszkowicz talks lesbian art, punching viewers in faces and explains why art and the Polish capital's largest museum is a live nerve of democracies
sexism, ars homo erotica, censorship, poland, warsaw, exposition, museum
Spain vs EU: gender violence clash
The proposals are for a monitoring system and a single helpline number under the Spanish presidency of the EU. But discussions on a European protection order remain up in the air because of responsibilities across institutions
sexism, eu presidency, parity, mep, european union, violence, politics
Louis-Georges Tin, the man behind 'international day against homophobia and transphobia'
17 May has marked international day against homophobia and transphobia since 2005. Its international recognition is largely due to the hard work of the IDAHO committee and its founder-president. As a researcher the Martiniquan was convinced that the deconstruction of gender prejudices was the best way to fight prejudice
sexism, religion, gay rights, civil society, transgender, louis-georges tin, european union
Swedish women, the ideal woman?
Tall, dashing, blond hair and a blue-eyed stare. The list of clichés regarding Swedish women is long. Courted by men, envied by other women; how do the women in question live with these stereotypes? Part II in a special edition marking the six-month Swedish presidency of the EU
sexism, seduction, feminism, sweden, erasmus, feminism, men and women
Europe’s ‘women drivers’
Women in the EU enjoy cheaper car insurance than men, because they take less risks. So what of these sexist clichés about how they drive? Round-up of cliches ranging from Russia to Spain. Weekly tour of Europe's expressions
Sexy EU election candidates from France to Romania via Lithuania
It's European election time again. As per usual there are some 'special' candidates hoping to win a seat. In 2004, a French orchestra conductor, a British actor, a Czech cosmonaut and even a Lithuanian hockey player became MEPs. What does the 2009 edition have in store for us? Featuring Elena Basescu, Barbara Matera and Donala Meiželytė-Svilienė
sexism, humour, scandal, erotic, entertainment, video gallery, european elections 2009
Queer as transsexual Europe
On 30 March a transsexual man in Barcelona, 25, was announced to be reportedly the first in Spain to be pregnant with twins. In a Europe with a full spectrum of languages, traditions and ethnic identities, sexual identities remain black and white. In an age in which 'flexibility' and 'individuality' have become buzzwords, it is astounding that 'man' and 'woman' are immobile categories to which we attribute certain characteristics
sexism, queer, homosexuality, sexuality, society, sex, discrimination
Go, women architects
Female architects are suffering from social historical invisibility. Creating more gender-based networks can raise awareness about gender inequality and social recognition
sexism, feminism, paris, men and women, europe, culture, architecture
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