gender segregation
Coverage of gender segregation in the Nexus archive.
- Israel: How real is threat of gender segregation on street?
An Israeli city with a large ultra-Orthodox Jewish population seeks to implement gender segregation on certain streets. Israeli politicians have approved a measure allowing university courses to adopt similar segregation policies.
- Bnei Brak set to implement gender segregation on two main streets — report
Bnei Brak is set to implement gender segregation on two main streets following a ruling by rabbis, despite a 2017 Supreme Court ban on the practice. The city plans to put up signs and barriers to segregate sidewalks.
- Deans of Israeli med schools warn against expanding gender segregation in higher ed
Deans of all nine Israeli medical schools wrote a letter to the Knesset urging lawmakers to reject a bill that could expand gender segregation in higher education. They argue the bill might jeopardize international recognition of Israeli medical institutions and weaken the country's medical capabilities.
- Top universities come out against legislation to expand gender segregation in academia
Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University, and Bar Ilan University have opposed legislation to expand gender segregation in academia, citing risks to academic freedom and research quality. University leaders warn the legislation poses a 'real, tangible danger' and would cause 'direct harm' to academic institutions.