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His rhythmic sounds connected with the diaspora and his collaborations with stars like Drake and Beyoncé elevated his name.
The woke concept has morphed from social licence to caricature.
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The “woke” concept peaked on the back of the Black Lives Matter movement, then became a marketing trend. Now being woke is tricky territory.
New attitudes show periods might finally be coming of age.
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A new advertising campaign for pads that features blood marks a moment when new attitudes to menstruation are gaining traction.
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Comedians are being told to avoid joking about some things – and that’s not funny.
Style icon: Madonna at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in May 2018.
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Happy birthday Ms Ciccone – you redefine age.
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Anyone who thinks that Bond women can’t fight back have not been watching closely enough.
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Leia’s little-known academic standing can help challenge patriarchal notions about gender roles.
The infamous 1994 Wonderbra advert featuring Czech model Eva Herzigova.
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The old adage that ‘sex sells’ is past its sell-by date, as consumers now sport a more socially-conscious mindset.
After the likes of Joan Jett, Janis Joplin and Debbie Harry, why are women in rock still marginalised?
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Why are women still marginalised in the rock industry? There are many reasons - from a male dominated music canon to belittling attitudes - but women are speaking up and lobbying for change.
Well no wonder they’re all fighting for The Bachelor – there’s only one of him.
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The Bachelor is the perfect screen depiction of the male fantasy of scantily clad women pillow-fighting for his affections.