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University of San Diego Retracts Illegal Job Posting Following Karlstack Inquiry

Karlstack • 476 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Higher education Gender discrimination Legal issues Investigative Journalism

A professor posted a job ad requiring the postdoc to be a woman but later retracted it, claiming it was open to everyone.
The story highlights the importance of investigative journalism in exposing deceptive practices and holding people accountable.
Transparency plays a crucial role in preventing illegal actions, and it is essential to call out such behavior to pressure institutions into more ethical practices.

Please don't sue the scientists who exposed your papers for containing bad data

The Intrinsic Perspective • 6981 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23

🔬 Science Research Data Manipulation Gender discrimination

Scientists accused of misconduct may face damaging consequences like losing their careers and facing lawsuits.
Intent matters when judging data fabrication, and public condemnation is not always the best approach.
Challenges arise when individuals expose scientific fraud by prominent researchers and face potential legal repercussions.

The "Deer Test"

Deep Dives and Articles by Gummi Bear • 963 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trans rights Gender discrimination LGBTQ Rights

The 'Deer Test' questions the logic behind legal rulings on 'Trans-Rights.'
Identifying as something under the law can result in unforeseen legal consequences.
Applying critical thinking to court decisions can lead to absurd conclusions like the 'Deer Test.'

The choice to work with Tucker Carlson

steveinskeep • 255 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Fox News Work Environment Gender discrimination Media Ethics

Employees have a right to insist on reasonable conduct in the workplace.
Dealing with people you don't approve of is a common aspect of life and work.
It's important to consider the values and environment of a company before choosing to work there.

From Hijab to Abaya Bans: Policing Muslim Girls' Bodies in France

Pen>Sword • 99 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23

🌍 World Politics Secularism Islamophobia Gender discrimination

France has enacted laws banning Muslim girls from wearing abayas, forcing them to choose between religious observance and education.
French Islamophobia disproportionately targets Muslim girls and women, reflecting fears of 'replacement' in the country.
The policing of Muslim women's bodies in France extends to school checkpoints, with a lack of support from western feminists and women's organizations.

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