Headlines about pickleball’s exploding popularity abound. But the less visible social undercurrents of an emerging sport ultimately shape its long-term future.
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An analysis of hundreds of thousands of interactions on cable news programs shows that women interrupt more often than men – and it may be because they also have to fight for equal airtime.
When harassment is directed at women politicians, staffers, activists and journalists because they are women, it poses a threat to democracy.
According to the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, far-right groups have been trying to stack school boards with candidates harbouring anti-equity ideologies.
Judith Butler’s work has been enormously influential and, at times, controversial, but it is grounded in a commitment to justice and equality.
The US National Women’s Soccer League was recently rocked by revelations of sexual abuse. But research shows that physical and verbal abuse is also disturbingly common in organized sports.
The good news? Jobs are now less likely to be segregated by gender. Yet even now, some professions remain 99% male and 97% female.
Through songs such as ‘The Pill,’ Lynn addressed issues confronting all women. The country star died on Oct. 4 at age 90.
In opinion polls over the past two decades, she’s routinely selected as one of the most popular Russians – often appearing second only to Vladimir Putin.
“Toxic masculinity” has been used to explain everything from the election of Donald Trump to why Ross from Friends is awful. But what does it actually mean?
Women’s studies programs should continue to be supported to ensure the fight for women’s rights are not reversed or forgotten.
The author, who died Sept. 1, 2022, inspired countless researchers to probe the injustices working people face.
Women have assumed different roles in alt-right movements, including organizing protests, spreading misinformation and organizing militias.
Some Spanish-speaking activists are already using a different gender-inclusive term, arguing it’s a better replacement for Latinx.
The ability of West Africa’s fisher women to cope or adapt in times of adversity should not let policymakers off the hook.
The women’s rights movement in the 1800s did not openly support legalizing abortion or birth control. But the reasons why are complex.
She blazed a trail for Black women athletes – despite the challenges they face in sport and society.
The different reactions this month to the alcohol consumption of two world leaders show how gendered the perceptions around drinking are.
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.
Different school subjects can be associated with different genders.
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