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Barbie' Was Supposed to Change Hollywood. Many See No Effect.'

Barbie's success did not lead to significant changes in Hollywood's approach to female-led movies.

Florence Pugh says it's 'exhausting' to be a young woman in Hollywood: 'There are fine lines women have to stay within'

Florence Pugh describes the pressures and exhaustions of being a young woman in Hollywood, emphasizing societal stereotypes and criticism faced by female actors.

Barbie' Was Supposed to Change Hollywood. Many See No Effect.'

Barbie's success did not lead to significant changes in Hollywood's approach to female-led movies.

Florence Pugh says it's 'exhausting' to be a young woman in Hollywood: 'There are fine lines women have to stay within'

Florence Pugh describes the pressures and exhaustions of being a young woman in Hollywood, emphasizing societal stereotypes and criticism faced by female actors.
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War of the Rohirrim revives everything great about Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings

The War of the Rohirrim honors women’s roles in Middle-earth, with a shieldmaiden protagonist, and maintains the aesthetic legacy of Jackson's films.

62 Thoughts I (A Swiftie) Had While Watching The New Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce-Inspired Rom-Com

The Lifetime movie Christmas in the Spotlight fails to capture the spirit of Taylor Swift, disappointing in execution despite its pop culture references.
#gender-equality

Two-year decline in number of female executives on FTSE 250 Boards - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The percentage of women in executive positions on FTSE 250 boards has decreased despite overall female representation increasing.

The industries with the biggest gender gap revealed

Electricians, plumbers, carpenters show biggest gender gap in construction roles.
Research reveals massive shortage of female workers in top ten trade roles in the UK.

Women in politics: How far has Asia come? DW 07/09/2024

Gender quotas in politics can significantly increase female representation.
Gender quotas are effective in countries where women's descriptive representation is low.

Two-year decline in number of female executives on FTSE 250 Boards - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The percentage of women in executive positions on FTSE 250 boards has decreased despite overall female representation increasing.

The industries with the biggest gender gap revealed

Electricians, plumbers, carpenters show biggest gender gap in construction roles.
Research reveals massive shortage of female workers in top ten trade roles in the UK.

Women in politics: How far has Asia come? DW 07/09/2024

Gender quotas in politics can significantly increase female representation.
Gender quotas are effective in countries where women's descriptive representation is low.
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Wicked vs. Gladiator II: Who won Glicked Weekend?

Wicked topped box office records, earning $114 million domestically, driven primarily by a female audience.
#nicole-kidman

What Do Nicole Kidman's Women Want?

Nicole Kidman expertly critiques female stereotypes through her roles, showcasing complexity within high-artifice performances.

Nicole Kidman Wants to Work With Scorsese 'If He Does a Film With Women'

Nicole Kidman urges Martin Scorsese to create a film centered on women, highlighting the lack of female roles in his filmography.

Opinion | Why Nicole Kidman Drives Her Critics Crazy

Nicole Kidman's career exemplifies the rise of middle-aged women in leading Hollywood roles, reflecting broader industry changes.

What Do Nicole Kidman's Women Want?

Nicole Kidman expertly critiques female stereotypes through her roles, showcasing complexity within high-artifice performances.

Nicole Kidman Wants to Work With Scorsese 'If He Does a Film With Women'

Nicole Kidman urges Martin Scorsese to create a film centered on women, highlighting the lack of female roles in his filmography.

Opinion | Why Nicole Kidman Drives Her Critics Crazy

Nicole Kidman's career exemplifies the rise of middle-aged women in leading Hollywood roles, reflecting broader industry changes.
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Adrin Nazarian, Heather Hutt claim victory in Los Angeles City Council races

Adrin Nazarian and Heather Hutt won significant council races, resulting in a majority female Los Angeles City Council for the first time.
#womens-football

How does England find its next Hayes or Wiegman? This is the first step

Only one-third of Women's Super League managers are female, highlighting the need for better support and pathways for women in coaching.

How the number of female coaches in the WSL compares to other leagues

Female coaching representation in football remains severely lacking, especially at international levels despite growth in women's participation in the sport.

How does England find its next Hayes or Wiegman? This is the first step

Only one-third of Women's Super League managers are female, highlighting the need for better support and pathways for women in coaching.

How the number of female coaches in the WSL compares to other leagues

Female coaching representation in football remains severely lacking, especially at international levels despite growth in women's participation in the sport.
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Do You Believe? Utah Whitneys Want to Know.

The dueling screenings for the film 'Heretic' blend horror cinema with commentary on faith and belief, reflecting a unique cultural event in Utah.
from 24/7 Wall St.
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These Are the Most Influential Female Members of Congress

Women remain underrepresented in the US Congress despite significant strides, with some powerful female figures emerging.

That's Herstory: Congratulations to Kathryn Hahn, first woman to show her naked butt in MCU

Kathryn Hahn's role in 'Agatha All Along' is significant for featuring the MCU's first display of major female nudity.
#character-design

Gaming's Uneven Progress Toward Diverse Female Figures

The gaming industry has shifted towards better representation of women, moving away from hypersexualization.
Not all players embrace this change, as reactionary views emerge against evolving portrayals.

Star Wars Outlaws slammed as 'woke' because main character's boobs are too small

The backlash against Star Wars Outlaws highlights misogynistic views on female character design in video games.

Gaming's Uneven Progress Toward Diverse Female Figures

The gaming industry has shifted towards better representation of women, moving away from hypersexualization.
Not all players embrace this change, as reactionary views emerge against evolving portrayals.

Star Wars Outlaws slammed as 'woke' because main character's boobs are too small

The backlash against Star Wars Outlaws highlights misogynistic views on female character design in video games.
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Olivia Petter: Nobody Wants This is sexist - and disrespectful to Jewish women like me

The portrayal of female characters in 'Nobody Wants This' undermines the potential of the romcom genre.

I was always the bit of totty': Emily Atack on tabloids, trolls and life after The Inbetweeners

Emily Atack expresses a nuanced view of female representation in media, particularly in Jilly Cooper's works, where complex female characters evoke empathy rather than judgment.

The Strange, Hidden Story of Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn's popularity challenges conventional female representation in comics, combining chaos with empowerment.
The rise of female role models in comics highlights Harley Quinn's complex significance.

Is The Substance brilliant feminist critique or a soulless mess?

The Substance critiques beauty standards through a body horror narrative, exploring themes of aging, identity, and societal pressure on women.

Sexism toward women in cinema is often unconscious. Here's how I started noticing it

Sexism manifests subtly and often unconsciously, leading to biased perceptions of women in society.
from BuzzFeed News
3 months ago

11 Famous Women Who The Internet Woke Up One Day And Decided To Hate

The internet collectively targets female celebrities with unwarranted hate, reflecting deep-seated misogyny and a pattern of public cruelty.

Review: Anthill x Redbull's "Anytime"

Adventure film 'Anytime' showcases equal airtime for female athletes, breaking stereotypes in the outdoor industry.
#gender-diversity

Tech workers misinformed about number of women at top, finds Computer Weekly | Computer Weekly

Lack of female representation in tech leadership affects career choices for women. Mentorship programs can support and encourage women in tech.

AI Lexicon W DW 05/17/2024

Calls for increasing women's participation in AI research and development to mitigate bias and foster diversity.

Tech workers misinformed about number of women at top, finds Computer Weekly | Computer Weekly

Lack of female representation in tech leadership affects career choices for women. Mentorship programs can support and encourage women in tech.

AI Lexicon W DW 05/17/2024

Calls for increasing women's participation in AI research and development to mitigate bias and foster diversity.
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ewa juszkiewicz's faceless portraits redefine female representation at venice exhibition

Ewa Juszkiewicz challenges traditional female portraiture by using surreal distortions to question identity and the historical male gaze.

Cinema Femme Short Film Festival Preview | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cinema Femme Fest celebrates impactful films like 'Smoke Sauna Sisterhood' and provides a platform for international filmmakers.
#gender-parity

Equality in the boardroom? Not any time soon, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce | CBC News

Gender parity in Canadian boardrooms is progressing slowly, with only 21% of board directors being women in 2020.
Female representation in senior management positions in Canada is below the average of many OECD countries, indicating a need for improved corporate culture and recruitment practices.

California's state Senate is set to hit gender milestone

Gender parity in California state Senate expected to surpass with more women elected.
Importance of diverse representation in legislative bodies highlighted by the potential increase in female senators.

All male panels': what does it mean when they say they can't find female experts?

Gender balance efforts in public scientific groups contrast with challenges in private events.

Germany falls short on women in parliament, Rwanda on top DW 03/05/2024

Germany ranks 47th globally in female parliamentary representation, despite over one-third of lawmakers being women.
Worldwide, the proportion of female MPs is increasing, but still below gender parity with women making up just over a quarter of all legislators.

Equality in the boardroom? Not any time soon, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce | CBC News

Gender parity in Canadian boardrooms is progressing slowly, with only 21% of board directors being women in 2020.
Female representation in senior management positions in Canada is below the average of many OECD countries, indicating a need for improved corporate culture and recruitment practices.

California's state Senate is set to hit gender milestone

Gender parity in California state Senate expected to surpass with more women elected.
Importance of diverse representation in legislative bodies highlighted by the potential increase in female senators.

All male panels': what does it mean when they say they can't find female experts?

Gender balance efforts in public scientific groups contrast with challenges in private events.

Germany falls short on women in parliament, Rwanda on top DW 03/05/2024

Germany ranks 47th globally in female parliamentary representation, despite over one-third of lawmakers being women.
Worldwide, the proportion of female MPs is increasing, but still below gender parity with women making up just over a quarter of all legislators.
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Column: More than 30 states have elected female governors. Will California finally join them?

California has never had a female governor in its 173-year history. Several women are currently in the running for the 2026 gubernatorial election, potentially breaking this pattern.

A big boys' club': senior Liberal women fight to solve the party's gender problem

Senior Liberal women are campaigning for more female candidates amid plummeting representation.
In-fighting led by factional politics within the Liberal party undermines gender parity efforts.

Opinion: It might be Taylor Swift's year at the Grammys, but it's not the 'year of the woman'

Only 19.5% of songwriters across the Billboard Hot 100 songs in 2023 were women.
There are still negative myths and excuses that persist for the lack of female representation in the music industry.

'A Mistake': Tribeca Film Probes A Female Surgeon's Saga Of Grief, Politics, Sexism And Strength

A Mistake offers a realistic portrayal of the gritty and unglamorous life of a surgeon, shedding light on the stressors of medical training and the emotional turmoil of families.
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