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Livia & Theodora: Patrician & Prostitute | Phoebe Smith | TEDxFrancisHollandSchoolSloaneSquare
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-01 16:30
How would you feel if I said that in some ways our society is more sexist than ancient Rome. I'm not saying this is true in every way. Of course, husbands today can't legally kill their wives for drinking wine.But there is one way. If you pick up a modern novel about the Roman Empress Livia Dusilla or about the Bisantine Empress Theodora, they'll probably fall into one of two categories. Either they'll be strong, independent women longing for freedom, or they'll be manipulative, dangerous, dominant over the ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-18 07:20
Stand-up comedy in China is booming, particularly with women. But female comedians in the country sometimes face a sexist backlash for ribbing men https://t.co/yX13gEJfW2 ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-16 03:20
Stand-up comedy in China is booming, particularly with women. But female comedians in the country sometimes face a sexist backlash for ribbing men https://t.co/6HrpnDs36z ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-14 09:40
Stand-up comedy in China is booming, particularly with women. But female comedians in the country sometimes face a sexist backlash for ribbing men https://t.co/D0MpXeuMpO ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-08-29 12:42
Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry https://t.co/aLrnOsEBpo ...
Changing Medical Education Helps us Achieve Health Equity | Dr. Pedro "Joe" Greer, Jr., MD | TEDxSTU
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-25 15:20
Health Equity & Disparities - The US ranks 38th globally in health outcomes out of 196 countries [6] - The US has the highest rates of infant mortality, low birth weight, and maternal mortality, ranking 55th globally in maternal mortality with almost 33 deaths per 100,000 [7] - Maternal mortality rates are 3-9 times higher for African-Americans and 19 times higher for Native Americans [8] - Mortality rates for white non-Hispanics in the US have increased, primarily due to suicide, poisoning/overdose with opioids, and alcoholic liver disease [12] Social Determinants of Health - Health is significantly affected by poverty, discrimination, powerlessness, housing affordability, mental health, and the opioid crisis [4] - Policies such as seat belts, education, transportation, housing, and living wages impact health [6][31] - Lack of prenatal care is a significant issue, with approximately 30% of American counties lacking such care [11] Medical Education & Systemic Issues - Academic medicine is described as a highly toxic environment needing cultural change from the top down [18][19] - Medical education needs to change its culture, admissions processes, and curricula to address health equity [16] - There is a lack of empathy from physicians, with only 20% of patient visits reflecting empathy [20] - Significant disparities exist in medical education, with only 8% of American medical students being African-American and low representation in faculty and clinical chairs [24] - Women in medicine earn an average of $2 million less than men with the same specialty over their careers [27] Proposed Solutions & Initiatives - Implementing community-based programs before medical students begin their studies to build trust and address social determinants of health [21] - Supporting free education to improve economic outcomes and overall well-being [15] - Changing pre-med requirements and focusing on character and virtues like humility and empathy [24][29][30] - Embedding students in the community to understand the plight of underserved populations [28]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-07-06 23:06
Industry Trend - A video game on 'gold diggers' is fueling a sexism debate in China [1]
The Isms | Annalese Smith | TEDxNeoCity Academy Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 15:27
First Impressions & Stereotypes - First impressions are formed rapidly, potentially in as little as 0.1 seconds, and can lead to assumptions [3] - Stereotypes are harmful assumptions based on a single characteristic, fueled by "isms" like racism, sexism, and classism [6][10] - Stereotypes can negatively impact individuals through stereotype threat, where the fear of confirming a negative stereotype can hinder performance [19] Societal Impact & Change - Stereotypes are prevalent in media, influencing perceptions from a young age [12][14][16] - Combating stereotypes requires empathy, compassion, and recognizing individuals as unique rather than representatives of a group [25] - Younger generations are challenging traditional notions of professionalism and embracing individualism [23][24] The Speaker's Perspective - The speaker's choice of attire (blazer and skirt) is a deliberate statement about professionalism and challenging stereotypes [1][20] - The speaker advocates for speaking out against "isms" and challenging stereotypes [8][9]