Category: Global

Mary Somerville and her contributions to science

http://thereconstructionists.org/post/59444876063/mary-somerville

How software can discriminate . . .

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/11/upshot/algorithms-and-bias-q-and-a-with-cynthia-dwork.html?_r=0&abt=0002&abg=1

Amnesty International claims sex work is a human right

http://gu.com/p/4b3qq/au

5 Ways Powerful People Trick You Into Hating Protesters

http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-ways-powerful-people-trick-you-into-hating-underdogs/

Female scientists post 'distractingly sexy' photos

http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-33099289

Chinese armpit hair competition triggers online debate

http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-china-blog-33053826

Margaret Hamilton, the '60s programmer who saved the moon landing

http://www.vox.com/2015/5/30/8689481/margaret-hamilton-apollo-software

Japanese Burger Wrapper Conceals Women's Mouths While Eating

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MntC9n97stE

Now even ballpoint pens can be sexist . . .

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Cristal-1-0mm-Black-MSLP16-Blk/dp/B004F9QBE6

Orthodox Jewish women banned from driving

Another example of how religion is used to oppress women and why secular schooling is essential for women’s liberation.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-32935767