sexism in politics

A picture of Japanese politicians standing in front of the Eiffel Tower has drawn criticism from conservatives in Japan

In Missouri, female lawmakers will now be required to wear a blazer or a cardigan in order to maintain ‘professionalism inside the chamber.’ 

Polish politician Jaroslaw Kaczynski has blamed young women and their drinking for the country’s low birth rate.

The anti-feminist movement lead by men in South Korea shows that when it comes to sexism, there are no borders

Louise Milligan, Louise Milligan and Yasmin Poole took to the stage last night to talk about how to improve Parliment culture for women

Enforce stricter quotas, nurture girls’ leadership ambitions, appoint of women to boardrooms. Activists’ recommendations on battling sexism.

A poll has revealed that 73 percent of Australian women aged 18 to 21 do not believe that women in politics are treated equally to men.

Flint addressed the House of Representatives in Canberra, recounting the years of sexist abuse and stalking she has endured.

The governing party in charge of Japan’s Olympics welcomed five women into a board-meeting but said “look, don’t speak.”

If there’s no action in response to sexism at the highest level of government, the message sent is that misogyny is culturally acceptable.

South Australian MP Nicolle Flint has put herself in a garbage bag dress to call out sexism from ABC journalist Peter Goers.

Since announcing her resignation, Kelly O’Dwyer has faced ongoing trolling; labelled a ‘bitch’ ‘a dog’ and everything in between. We need to do better.