Sexism

On the backdrop of International Women's Day, consulting firm Niko Partners has released a report that underscores the rising influence and challenges of female gamers in Asia. As the gaming industry continues to burgeon, women are not just increasingly engaging as gamers but are also...

A recent report highlights the concerning prevalence of abuse and harassment faced by female gamers during their online gaming activities. The study, commissioned by Sky Broadband and conducted in the United Kingdom, surveyed 4,000 gamers, shedding light on the extent of the issue. See...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s workplace is rife with sexism, a former employee has alleged.  What Happened: Ashley Kosak, a former engineer at SpaceX, published an essay, detailing her experiences, and said the space company’s human resources team doesn't protect victims of...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) senior engineering program manager Ashley Gjovik said she has been placed on indefinite administrative leave after raising concerns about sexism in office. What Happened: Gjovik announced on Twitter that she was placed on indefinite leave while Apple investigates her...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) said Wednesday a product manager who was hired last month has left the company after internal backlash over his past remarks being considered sexist and racist, according to Bloomberg. What Happened: Several Apple employees had complained both internally and on social media...

Former Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) Chief Operating Officer Françoise Brougher filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the San Francisco Superior Court alleging sex-based mistreatment, according to the New York Times. What Happened Brougher alleged that she had been left out of meetings, was given...

Yum! Brands, Inc.'s (NYSE: YUM) fast food brand KFC is facing criticism for exhibiting sexism in a recent advertisement in Australia. What Happened In a 15-second long video, a woman can be seen fixing her dress in the reflection of a window mirror of a parked car, apparently believing that the...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) foray into the financial services industry is off to a bumpy start, with Cupertino facing allegations of sexism in the review process for its new Apple Card.  Cramer: Credit Approved On The Individual Apple's Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) card...

A new day, a new senior member of Uber Technologies leaving the company. On Tuesday, the billionaire co-founder of private equity giant TPG Capital and member of Uber's board David Bonderman announced his resignation after cracking a sexist joke -- during a meeting intended to crack down on...