The ‘othering’ of women through misogyny, racism and sexism in scholarship has had, and continues to have, serious consequences on women’s lives.
(Shutterstock)
Women’s studies programs should continue to be supported to ensure the fight for women’s rights are not reversed or forgotten.
Best-selling author Barbara Ehrenreich in a 2005 photo.
AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff
The author, who died Sept. 1, 2022, inspired countless researchers to probe the injustices working people face.
QAnon members participate in a protest against the counting of electoral votes in Washington, DC, which affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Women have assumed different roles in alt-right movements, including organizing protests, spreading misinformation and organizing militias.
‘Latine’ is much more adaptable to the Spanish language.
Mario Garza
Some Spanish-speaking activists are already using a different gender-inclusive term, arguing it’s a better replacement for Latinx.
A large number of West African women rely on the blue economy to survive.
MaaikeZaal/GettyImages
The ability of West Africa’s fisher women to cope or adapt in times of adversity should not let policymakers off the hook.
Members of the National American Woman Suffrage Association participate in a 1910 parade in Washington, D.C.
Paul Thompson/FPG/Archive Photos/Hulton Archive via Getty Images
The women’s rights movement in the 1800s did not openly support legalizing abortion or birth control. But the reasons why are complex.
Serena Williams celebrates a win at her final professional tournament, the 2022 US Open.
Frey/TPN/Getty Images
She blazed a trail for Black women athletes – despite the challenges they face in sport and society.
Sanna Marin and Anthony Albanese
AP/AAP
The different reactions this month to the alcohol consumption of two world leaders show how gendered the perceptions around drinking are.
Serena Williams serves in her quarterfinal match during the 2019 Australian Open.
Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
There is no understating the impact Williams has had on the game itself. But her role in helping sports journalists reimagine the scope of their work is a key part of her enduring legacy.
Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock
Different school subjects can be associated with different genders.
Getty Images
Researchers have long differed on whether growing up with a sister or brother influences who we become as adults. New research using big data aims to finally settle the argument.
The Black Lives Matter movement began as a hashtag started by Black women in the United States, and grew into a global protest.
(AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
Digital activists are targeted for their work on intersectional issues. But they have developed strategies to deal with online and offline hate.
Thermal discomfort is just another reason employees may prefer to continue teleworking.
(Shutterstock)
Employers can foster equity in the workplace by relaxing current dress codes or providing employees with individual thermostat control and other means to improve their comfort.
‘They/them’ are among the most popular pronouns, but many students are devising new pronouns to identify their gender.
Spiderplay via Getty Imagges
An analysis of college applications reveals that 3% of US students use pronouns other than the traditional “he” or “she” binary.
William Ruto addresses his supporters during a campaign rally in Thika, Kenya, in August 2022.
Ed Ram/Getty Images
The centrality of religion as a governing principle is cause for concern given the reversals of women’s rights seen globally.
Jani-Markus Häsä / Alamy Stock Photo
Over the last century, progress for trans people has been met with political and cultural backlash at every step.
Shutterstock
These two new romances starring bold, culturally connected heroines from Redfern and Western Sydney break the genre mould – but remain faithful to what readers love about romance.
Some women in Nigeria knowingly or unknowingly contribute to patriarchy.
Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images
The Chrisland Schools incident shows how the media allows males to get away with actions that females cannot.
Undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska Omaha collaborate on a group assignment for a STEM course.
Derrick Nero, University of Nebraska Omaha
Female statistics students had higher final exam grades than their male peers, even though they had less confidence in their statistics abilities at the start of the semester.
New research shows the negative impact gender norms can have on UK savings goals.
insta_photos/Shutterstock
Research shows differences in how people set savings goals that could contribute to a wealth gap between men and women in the UK.