Workplace Sexism
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Japanese women defend right to wear glasses at work after companies forbid eyewear“If wearing glasses is a real problem at work it should be banned for everyone, men and women,” Japanese writer Yumi Ishikawa said.TrendingNov 12, 2019
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Reality check: Hiring no ‘attractive’ women is not the solution to #MeToo fearOne-fifth of men in the U.S. are reluctant to hire so-called attractive women, according to a new survey.FeaturesSep 10, 2019
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The lack of diversity in Canadian media is ‘hard to ignore’ — and the numbers prove itWomen of colour and Indigenous women are severely underrepresented, both on and behind the screen.LifestyleMay 27, 2019
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Want to be a successful woman? There’s a price to payA new survey says more than two-thirds of women feel undermined at work — largely due to jealousy.CanadaSep 24, 2018
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Triumph for UK woman who refused to wear high heels at workNicola Thorp, 27, had been told in December that her flat shoes were unacceptable in London while on assignment. She was sent home without pay after refusing to change her shoes.LifestyleMay 12, 2016
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JOEY restaurant server forced to wear heels despite ‘bleeding’ feetAn Edmonton woman has given her JOEY restaurant serving job the boot over a bloody high heel argument.CanadaMay 11, 2016
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