All articles tagged with #misogyny
Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s former chief people officer, says the viral kiss-cam moment with the CEO derailed her career, leaving her unable to find a job eight months after resigning and fueling a public debate on misogyny and online harassment.
Daryl Hannah published a New York Times guest essay criticizing FX’s limited series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette for depicting her as a coke-snorting adversary, calling the portrayal false and misogynistic; she denies cocaine use and other alleged actions, and warns that dramatization can harm real lives even as the show draws record streaming numbers.
Daryl Hannah writes in a New York Times op-ed that FX’s Love Story misrepresents her life and perpetuates misogyny, noting she wasn’t consulted, has received hostile messages from viewers, and arguing that online lies endure long after publication, shaping public perception of a real person.
Daryl Hannah wrote an essay in the New York Times accusing Ryan Murphy's Love Story of exploiting tragedy and portraying her in a false, misogynistic light, arguing the character is not an accurate depiction and that the portrayal fuels gendered stereotypes; she says she has received hostile messages, while JFK Jr.'s family has criticized the show; producers defend the project, and despite the controversy the series set a Disney streaming record with 25 million hours viewed for its first five episodes, becoming FX's most-watched limited series to date.
Tim Teeman reviews Alex Lin’s Chinese Republicans at Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theater, a 2019-set satire about four Chinese American women in banking who form an affinity group to navigate racism, sexism, and the grind of climbing the corporate ladder; though the cast delivers sharp, quotable exchanges, the play remains disappointingly straight, letting ambition overpower nuance, and ends on a resonant note about white patriarchy reasserting itself.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized after describing sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame, a 2021 Australian of the Year, as 'difficult' during a rapid-fire quiz; Tame called the remark misogynistic and rejected the apology, highlighting ongoing debate over respectful language toward women in politics.
BLACKPINK’s February 27 mini-album reveal has sparked backlash after only five tracks were announced, with several previously leaked songs now confirmed as real and fans criticizing the rollout as lazy. Controversy centers on misogynistic-leaning lyrics in some tracks and the handling of leaks, echoing earlier copyright takedowns of leaked material like “Me & My Girls” and “Champion.”
Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard hosted Saturday Night Live and, along with Caleb McLaughlin, faced swift backlash for jokes many labeled misogynistic and tasteless. The opening monologue touched on growing up in the spotlight, including a crude line about learning what a woman looks like on camera, and a later Sex and the City–themed skit with McLaughlin drew further criticism for its content and context on women’s bodies.
The article details Donald Trump's actions and remarks during his second term, highlighting his racist, sexist, and xenophobic statements, policies attacking diversity and inclusion efforts, and inflammatory comments about various groups and individuals, reflecting a year marked by divisive rhetoric and controversial policies.
The UK government plans to ban 'nudification' AI apps that create realistic images of people without clothes, as part of efforts to combat misogyny and protect women and children online, building on existing laws against sexually explicit deepfakes and image abuse.
The UK government is implementing a £20m strategy to combat misogyny and violence against women and girls by training teachers to identify early signs of misogyny in boys, educating students on consent and healthy relationships, and providing support services, aiming to prevent future violence and abuse.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a frivolous lawsuit accusing Johnson & Johnson of hiding a link between Tylenol and autism, seemingly to curry favor with Trump amid his own political struggles, highlighting his willingness to undermine science and ethics for personal gain.
Sarah, a semi-professional surfer, shared alleged texts from Jonah Hill accusing him of boundary violations and calling him a misogynist narcissist, though Hill has not publicly responded and has been low profile recently.
A scandal erupted in Italy after a website showed doctored images of women politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leading to its shutdown and police investigations. The site was used to share non-consensual, sexist, and explicit content, sparking outrage among politicians and activists who called for stricter regulation of digital platforms to combat misogyny and abuse.
A resurfaced 2003 interview clip shows Howard Stern making crude and disrespectful remarks to Sofia Vergara, which has sparked outrage online, with many condemning the misogyny and praising Sofia for her graceful response.