SAS: Who Dares Wins has become embroiled in a religious and sexism row after a female Muslim contestant claimed that she was prevented from preforming at her best because of ‘insensitivity’ towards her faith and gender. Shireen Khan, 28, said that she feared she would catch hypothermia after refusing to strip off in front of the cameras … Read more
SAS: Who Dares Wins has become embroiled in a religious and sexism row after its first female Muslim contestant claimed that she was prevented from preforming at her best because of ‘insensitivity’ towards her faith and gender. Shireen Khan, 28, said that she feared she would catch hypothermia after refusing to strip off in front of the … Read more
A new book has revealed the rise of ‘sneaky sexism’ brands use to trick women into buying their products. Brandsplaining, by Philippa Roberts and Jane Cunningham, unveils some of the techniques advertisers use to make themselves seem ‘fempowerment’ friendly to their customers. However, the authors have cast doubt on whether the messages presented to clients … Read more
Mosque in sexism storm after ‘banning female worshippers during Ramadan while keeping doors open for men’ Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre in Slough, Berkshire, closed its women’s area Masjid said closure made to comply with Covid rules – men’s area remains open Worshipper Julie Siddiqi MBE claims the decision stems from a sexist ‘mindset’ By … Read more
Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori quits after the 83-year-old sparked a sexism row by declaring ‘annoying’ women ‘talk too much’ in another setback for organisers in a Games beset by Covid-19 problems Yoshiro Mori accepted his remarks had caused ‘chaos’ as he stepped down The IOC had said Mori’s remarks were ‘inappropriate’ but didn’t call … Read more
Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori quits after the 83-year-old sparked a sexism row by declaring ‘annoying’ women ‘talk too much’ in another setback for organisers in a Games beset by Covid-19 problems Yoshiro Mori accepted his remarks had caused ‘chaos’ as he stepped down The IOC had said Mori’s remarks were ‘inappropriate’ but didn’t call … Read more
Netflix’s The Dig has been slammed as sexist for reducing an experienced archaeologist to a ‘bumbling, deferential, sidekick to her husband’. The film depicts the unearthing of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk and stars Ralph Fiennes as self-taught local archaeologist Basil Brown and Lily James as 27-year-old excavator Peggy Piggott. Mrs Piggott was … Read more
Netflix’s The Dig has been slammed as sexist for reducing an experienced archaeologist to a ‘bumbling, deferential, sidekick to her husband’. The film depicts the unearthing of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk and stars Ralph Fiennes as self-taught local archaeologist Basil Brown and Lily James as 27-year-old excavator Peggy Piggott. Mrs Piggott was … Read more
Netflix’s The Dig has been slammed as sexist for reducing an experienced archaeologist to a ‘bumbling, deferential, sidekick to her husband’. The film depicts the unearthing of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk and stars Ralph Fiennes as self-taught local archaeologist Basil Brown and Lily James as 27-year-old excavator Peggy Piggott. Mrs Piggott was … Read more
Kevin Clifton has claimed that Maisie Smith is a victim of sexism after she landed in the Strictly Come Dancing dance-off on Sunday. The professional dancer, 38, shared his shock at the EastEnders star, 20, being in the bottom two after the show and later shared his theory why this had happened. Taking to Twitter … Read more