Claire Gibault has spent a lifetime fighting sexism and forging a path in a male-dominated profession. Her next targets: pay gaps and age discrimination.
Category: France
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A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier
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France’s Fault Lines Are Exposed in an American Film Showcase
The New York Times – Movies:The selections in Rendez-Vous With French Cinema at Lincoln Center explore hard truths about the nation in the years since the 2015 terrorist attacks.
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Just Fontaine, Record-Setting French Soccer Star, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:His stellar career was cut short by injury, but he made his mark by scoring 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup.
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Bernard Henri-Lévy Chooses War Zones in Ukraine Over Salons
The New York Times – Movies:In a new film, “Slava Ukraini,” the writer and filmmaker Bernard Henri-Lévy warns of a heavy price if the West fails to defeat Putin in Ukraine.
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‘Tirailleurs’: Movie Honors the African Soldiers France Tried to Forget
The New York Times – Movies:The success of “Tirailleurs,” set in the mire and mayhem of World War I, has helped resurface the often neglected story of colonial soldiers forced to take up somebody else’s fight.
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The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in Paris
The New York Times – T Magazine:We asked five chefs and culinary experts to determine the most delicious and memorable plates in the food-obsessed French capital. Here are the results.
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Jackie Rogers, Jet-Setting Fashion Designer, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:An outspoken American who became a model for Coco Chanel, she partied with Europe’s elite before starting her own clothing line for stars and socialites.
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As Parisians March to Fight Pension Changes, Shopkeepers Nod and Agree
The New York Times – Business:Angry protests over a plan to raise France’s retirement age pile uncertainty on small businesses, but most are siding with the demonstrators.
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Nissan and Renault Set to Rebalance Their Carmaking Alliance
The New York Times – Business:Seeking deeper cooperation on electric cars, the automakers said they would resolve a yearslong dispute that became the backdrop to Carlos Ghosn’s downfall.
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Gucci Picks Sabato De Sarno as Its Next Creative Director
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:After months of speculation, an Italian design director from Valentino is taking one of the most coveted roles in fashion.
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The Father of the Abortion Pill
The New York Times – Business:The 96-year-old scientist who came up with an idea for an “unpregnancy pill” decades ago has led an eventful life, from his teenage days in the French Resistance to his friendships with famous artists.
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As France Moves to Delay Retirement, Older Workers Are in a Quandary
The New York Times – Business:A measure to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 is expected to expose more people to age discrimination: “Companies in France won’t hire them.”