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The media are potentially powerful channels of information in a society. The messages they transmit can change or reinforce social mores and behaviours, and mobilize citizens to take progressive actions. While, ideally, the media should strive for accuracy and impartiality, in reality there are often imbalances in coverage, including in terms of women and their perspectives. Women politicians, for example, may be under-represented in news before and after elections. 

Summary of e-Discussion on Online Harassment of Women in Politics: How Online Harassment isn’t ‘Virtual’ For Women

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July 21, 2014

Summary of e-Discussion on Online Harassment of Women in Politics: How Online Harassment isn’t ‘Virtual’ For Women

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How Online Harassment isn’t ‘Virtual’ For Women 

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Summary of E-discussion on Online Harassment of Women in Politics:

How Online Harassment isn’t ‘Virtual’ For Women 

Raging, radical and ready for change: France’s angry green women are an inspiration to us all

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July 15, 2024

Raging, radical and ready for change: France’s angry green women are an inspiration to us all

"I really like these angry green women,” a French friend said recently, as the

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"I really like these angry green women,” a French friend said recently, as the

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Angelina Jolie-Pitt appointed as Professor of Practice at the LSE

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Hollywood star and human rights activist, Angelina Jolie-Pitt, has been recently appointed as Professor of Practice at the London School of Economics, within its new Centre for Women, Peace and Security (WPS).

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Hollywood star and human rights activist, Angelina Jolie-Pitt, has been recently appointed as Professor of Practice at the London School of Economics, within its new Centre for Women, Peace and Security (WPS).

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New LSE Study Recommends Gender Quotas to Fight Gender Inequality

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New LSE Study Recommends Gender Quotas to Fight Gender Inequality

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The London School of Economics have launched a new study concluding that gender quotas to place women in positions of power are needed in order to guarantee gender equality. This quotas would include both private and public sectors and the study makes particular emphasis on parity within political parties to guarantee decision-making processes free from gender discrimination.

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The London School of Economics have launched a new study concluding that gender quotas to place women in positions of power are needed in order to guarantee gender equality. This quotas would include both private and public sectors and the study makes particular emphasis on parity within political parties to guarantee decision-making processes free from gender discrimination.

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Global Leader's Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

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Nine Sexist Ways Female Politicians Are Depicted In The Press — And By Their Colleagues

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Being a woman in many professional fields can be challenging, but being a woman in politics seems like it could be pure, unadulterated hell.

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Being a woman in many professional fields can be challenging, but being a woman in politics seems like it could be pure, unadulterated hell.

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Invisible Women? A Comparison of News Coverage Between Male and Female Candidates in Europe

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Invisible Women? A Comparison of News Coverage Between Male and Female Candidates in Europe

30 January 2015 at 10:30
IDEA, Strömsborg, SE-103 34 Stockholm, Sweden
Presentation to be followed by a question-and-answer session
Lunch and refreshments will be provided

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Politically Correct Means Not Ignoring Women

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Politically Correct Means Not Ignoring Women

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Calling something “politically correct” is usually a way of dismissing it. When a woman calls out sexism, for example, an exasperating response is to call her a “p.c. liberal feminist.” Instead of addressing the alleged sexism, it suggests her sensitivity is disingenuous, the result of a lack of humor or a desire for ideological point-scoring. It’s a hard charge to defend yourself against personally and, worse, the writing it’s lobbed against sometimes is, too — vague, hand-wringing essays that map identity politics onto everything but assert nothing.

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Calling something “politically correct” is usually a way of dismissing it. When a woman calls out sexism, for example, an exasperating response is to call her a “p.c. liberal feminist.” Instead of addressing the alleged sexism, it suggests her sensitivity is disingenuous, the result of a lack of humor or a desire for ideological point-scoring. It’s a hard charge to defend yourself against personally and, worse, the writing it’s lobbed against sometimes is, too — vague, hand-wringing essays that map identity politics onto everything but assert nothing.

Fashion or Politics: Women in the Media, Pakistan

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By Halima Tahirkheli, Electronic media has become more influential in Pakistan in the last decade due to the rapid development of communication technology. The media play a vital role in Pakistan by providing information and awareness about national and international issues among their audiences. The media also plays a significant role in shaping the society’s economic, cultural, and political priorities. 

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