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How Liz Truss's brief and chaotic tenure as Britain's PM unravelled

Whether it was sexism that brought her down, her inexperience and overconfidence, her party's unravelling, or a combination of all three, Liz Truss plunged over the glass cliff with breathtaking speed.

ABC News

We studied the 'bibles' of jazz standards – and found sexism lurking in the strangest place

We are two female jazz singers, jazz researchers and lovers of jazz. And we have discovered jazz gave us another shared experience – sexism.

The Conversation

Shirley Manson: ‘I took a crap on a cheating boyfriend’s breakfast cereal. I’m not ashamed’

The singer on sexism in rock, overcoming shyness and taking revenge to the extreme

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Shirley Ballas responds to Strictly Come Dancing criticism after being accused of sexism

The Strictly Come Dancing judge appeared on the ITV chat show to defend her decision making on Sunday nights dance off following allegations of sexism.

Daily Record

Strictly's Shirley Ballas hits back at sexism allegations and defends saving Richie over Fleur

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas, 62, was hit with a wave of anger from fans over some of her critical comments about the female celebs at the weekend, particularly of Ellie Taylor

Daily Mirror

'Not now, not ever': 10 years on from the misogyny speech

Much has been said about the speech in the decade since Julia Gillard rose to her feet to deliver it, but what does it mean to those now inside the building? To those who've watched the political world change around them, and those just entering it for the first time?

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Poker cheating scandal sparks debate about math, sexism

LAS VEGAS — The controversial poker hand that led to allegations of cheating continues to be scrutinized more than a week after it occurred.

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Loretta Lynn: Un-feminist icon

Trump-loving country legend resented sexism but rejected feminism — and that's how a lot of red-state women live

Salon

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers tells inquiry racism and sexism not widespread in service

Union president Ian Leavers says he does not believe sexism and misogyny was "rife" within the Queensland Police Service.

ABC News

Canberra play to focus on Gillard's misogyny speech

Sunday marks 10 years since Julia Gillard said the now famous words "I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man. Not now, not ever".

The Canberra Times

Qld police boss recounts sexual harassment

Queensland's police commissioner has told an inquiry she was subjected to sexual harassment early in her career.

AAP

Woman accused of using vibrating ring to win £117,000 in poker tournament

Poker newbie Robbi Jade Lew, 35, has been forced to defend herself after she was accused of using a vibrating ring to help her cheat and take home the $269,000 prize

Daily Mirror

Constance Wu recounts being raped early in career, then getting ‘front-row seat’ to Hollywood’s ‘latent sexism and misogyny’

“Fresh Off the Boat” actress Constance Wu has come out about being raped in her 20s, relating the incident in a powerful essay Monday.

Tribune News Service

Why women's studies programs in Canada are more important than ever

As we witness the reversal of women’s rights worldwide, it’s clear that women cannot become complacent about protecting their civil liberties. According to the UN’s Sustainable Development Agenda, the world is not on track for meeting its goal of gender equality for women by 2030.

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The Lynette Dawson story is a study in sexism. And it’s not over yet

We’re finally putting the casual misogyny of 1970s Australia behind us. Let’s not make the same mistake again.

The Street

Sexism Pushed This Author To Leave An $875,000 Goldman Sachs Job

Jamie Fiore Higgins' book "Bully Market" exposes her time on Wall Street.

The Guardian - AU

‘A very low glass ceiling’: sexism and harassment rife in Australian music industry, long-awaited report finds

Investigation sees 55% of respondents allege they had been sexually harassed, with women sharing their frustration at being objectified and having to work ‘10 times harder’

The Independent UK

Woman accuses Jet2 of sexism after compensation is sent to her husband

Exclusive: ‘I paid for both the original tickets. I was the first traveller listed on the itinerary. I dealt with the desk staff at the airport,’ says furious passenger

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Farewell, Ernie Awards. After three decades, do we no longer need them?

For years, the Ernie Awards have highlighted the misogynistic comments of figures such as Alan Jones, Tony Abbott and Andrew Bolt. But it’s now calling it quits.

The Guardian - UK

Met police take ex-officer who made claims of sexism and racism to court

Case claims breach of gagging order relating to book by Parm Sandhu, which alleges she faced discrimination while an officer

The Canberra Times

Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet scores an award for sexism

The awards were presented at NSW Parliament House this week.

The Guardian - UK

Crown Paints advert triggers complaints of misogyny and sexism

Watchdog considering whether to investigate after receiving 215 complaints over Hannah and Dave ad

Daily Record

Graeme Souness issues defiant response to 'man's game' furore as Simon Jordan lets rip over lightweight activism

The Rangers and Liverpool icon has come under heavy fire from a section of the sport two weeks over claims of sexism.

The Independent UK

Pleasance Theatre says Jerry Sadowitz gig was cancelled after ‘unprecedented number of complaints’

‘We became immediately aware of content that was considered, among other things, extreme in its racism, sexism, homophobia and misogyny’

The Independent UK

Laura Whitmore addresses sexism in TV: ‘It was always talked about what I was wearing’

‘You have to remove yourself or you’ll just go crazy after a while,’ says ‘Love Island’ host

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