The IRE Resource Center is a major research library containing more than 23,250 investigative stories — both print and broadcast. These stories are searchable online or by contacting the Resource Center directly (573-882-3364 or rescntr@ire.org) where a researcher can help you pinpoint what you need. Browse or search the tipsheet section of our library below. Stories are not available for download but can be easily ordered by contacting the Resource Center:
Search results for "gender discrimination" ...
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CBS News Investigates: Air Marshalls
CBS News discovered that the U.S. Air marshals are riddled with internal problems. CBS News obtained information that shows supervisors routinely discriminating and intimidating air marshals according to their race, gender and sexual orientation.
Tags: military; U.S. airplanes; discrimination; sexual discrimination; racism
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The Gender Boondoggle
Christine Pelisek probed a department steeped in tradition yet struggling to improve its image following a series of fire house pranks and allegations of racism and cover-ups. The result was a fascinating, controversial story that helped fuel calls for an inspector general or independent assessor to review the LAFD's problems with minorities and women. A proposal linked to this story was slated for the 2009 Los Angeles municipal ballot
Tags: fire departments; discrimination; women; minorities; Los Angeles Fire Department; racism
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What Really Happened at Fire Station 5?
"These stories followed a year in the life of the Los Angeles Fire Department as it fought claims of racial, gender and workplace discrimination. The stories also centered on teh City Attorney's Office and how it handlede the bulk of lawsuits and claims -- amidst public outrage."
Tags: fire department; city government; harrassment; courts; discrimination
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Harvest of Women: Safari in Mexico
"Investigation into the disappearances and deaths of girls and women in the border city of Juarez, Mexico, which were documented from 1993-2005. The investigation sought to identify those responsible for the crime spree that attracted international attention. Te book reveals the corruption that made it possible for the crimes to continue with impunity."
Tags: Mexico; serial killer; gender; discrimination; gangs; drug dealer; cartel
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"Let's shoot for chocolate frosted brownies." "Has Title IX removed superiority of males in college sports?"
These stories explore NCAA regulations, Title IX, and its effect on college athletics. The authors relate their reports to the student body at PLU, and in fact even conducted a survey the student body at the university to guide their reports.
Tags: athletics; NCAA; college sports; intramural sports; gender discrimination; scholarships
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Tales from the Boom-Boom Room: Women vs. Wall Street
Antilla documents the history of sexual harassment and discrimination in the brokerage industry over the past two decades. The book follows the story of Pamela K. Martens, who along with her coplaintiffs in Martens et al vs. Smith Barney, et al, went public with shocking allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
Tags: BOOK; securities business; Wall Street; sexual harassment; sexual discrimination; EEOC; Olde Discount Corporation; Martens et al vs. Smith Barney; Pamela K. Martens; BOOK PAGES-342
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Thorny Tenure Case at Case Western Leads to Sex-Bias Charges
This article examines the events surrounding gender-discrimination charges filed by a female professor who was denied tenure twice. Professor Carol A. Stepien applied two different times to be tenured at Case Western Reserve University.
Tags: Stepien; gender discrimination; lawsuit; Case Western Reserve University
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The Gender Gap: Georgia Girls Face Uneven Playing Fields
An Atlanta Journal-Constitution 8-part special report reveals that 27 years after Title IX became federal law, "gender equity still is not the standard in most Georgia high schools. Not even close." The investigation found that coaches of boys sports receive the majority of the financial support. The report examines why only 36 percent of high school girls participate in sports as compared to 64 percent of boys.
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Women, work & wages
The Maine Times reports that "Starting out, starting over or staying the course, women get less from the job market than they put in...'Women face discrimination..earnings differential..same education..segregated into occupations that pay low hourly wages.."