Will women vote for women in 2018? It depends on if they’re married
Research shows that married women tend not to relate as much to other women. This makes a big difference when a woman is on the ballot.
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Don’t believe the hype: sexually-charged advertising is not the best way to push a product
The old adage that 'sex sells' is past its sell-by date, as consumers now sport a more socially-conscious mindset.
The ‘glass cliff’ is steep for Canada’s female politicians
Female leaders still face a hostile political environment in Canada, even though the provinces offer increasingly fertile ground for women in political leadership roles.
Uber gets a backseat driver as Kalanick exits top job
The CEO gets out as investor power triumphs.
‘I’m so sorry’: when Indian advertisements turn around sexism
India's advertisements not only challenge but also reverse the dominant roles that Indian men assume with the women in their lives.
Coroners are less likely to investigate unnatural deaths in women
The coroners service in England and Wales is male dominated and male focused.
Lipstick Under My Burkha: when real women take over Indian screens
Alankrita Srivastava's feminist film has Indian censors in a tizzy.
Islam and feminism are not mutually exclusive, and faith can be an important liberator
Much of the non-Muslim world appears dismissive of the value Islam can have in Muslim women’s lives, but Islam is a crucial tool in the work of gender justice.
How the Bible shapes contemporary attitudes to rape and sexual assault
Women are constantly implicitly blamed, both in the Bible and in contemporary culture, for their rape.
Vicious cycle: the ‘troublemakers’ tackling sexism in elite sport
Stars of one of sport's biggest success stories are slowly revealing the dangerous influence of Spice Girls-style postfeminism.
Can a four-year-old be sexist?
At the age of four, children have a basic understanding of gender differences and expectations. But it is unlikely they would knowingly be sexist.
South Africa’s Traditional Courts Bill 2.0: improved but still flawed
The clash over South Africa's Traditional Courts Bill is essentially about custom and constitutionalism. The government is often seen as pandering to traditional leaders' whims.
International Women’s Day: yes, we still need to protest this shit
It has been a rough year for the women of this world, which makes a day of recognition even more important.
Lego Batman: the darkest knight yet?
The Lego Batman Movie is a worldwide box office smash – but have the filmmakers delved too much into the character's more 'toxic' elements?
Combatting stereotypes: How to talk to your children
For young children, how we speak is often more important than what we say. Even 'positive' generalizations can lead children to adopt negative stereotypes.
Fifty Shades Darker: an abusive fairy tale that robs women of sexual freedom
After Fifty Shades of Grey there was debate about its romanticisation of an abusive relationship. The sequel confirms that this wasn’t a misconception.
Women were to blame for the South Sea Bubble (according to men)
Reports of the time gave the financial scandal what were considered to be female attributes.
How Beyoncé pregnancy pics challenge racist, religious and sexual stereotypes
How to challenge centuries of bigotry with a single image – and bump Trump off the front pages.
Liberal or conservative? Most of our beliefs shift around
The world may feel polarised, but most people chop and change their views.
Fighting online trolls with bots
Automated systems that watch online chats and flag racist, sexist and bullying behavior could help curtail internet abuse.
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