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#kate-nash
fromThe Conversation
10 hours ago

From the marriage contract to breaking the glass under the chuppah, many Jewish couples adapt their weddings to celebrate gender equality

Traditional Jewish weddings share key aspects with Christian weddings, historically seen as property transfers, where a woman shifts responsibility from father to husband.
philosophy
#sabrina-carpenter
fromBustle
4 days ago
Fashion & style

Sabrina Carpenter Recreated This Marilyn Monroe Pic In Her New Album Cover

fromBustle
4 days ago
Fashion & style

Sabrina Carpenter Recreated This Marilyn Monroe Pic In Her New Album Cover

#personal-narrative
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

My mother was a famous feminist writer known for her candour and wit. But she was also a fantasist who couldn't be bothered to spend time raising me

The author reflects on her unique upbringing as the daughter of famed writer Erica Jong, emphasizing her sense of specialness despite personal challenges.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

My mother was a famous feminist writer known for her candour and wit. But she was also a fantasist who couldn't be bothered to spend time raising me

The author reflects on her unique upbringing as the daughter of famed writer Erica Jong, emphasizing her sense of specialness despite personal challenges.
#cultural-commentary
Parenting
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season-Premiere Recap: Never Touched a Wiener

MomTok blends social media, feminism, and cultural critique, creating a profound impact on its audience and the portrayal of modern motherhood.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
Parenting
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season-Premiere Recap: Never Touched a Wiener

MomTok blends social media, feminism, and cultural critique, creating a profound impact on its audience and the portrayal of modern motherhood.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Handmaid's Tale' Wants to End With a Message of Hope

The Handmaid's Tale is a powerful symbol of feminist resistance against the backdrop of ongoing real-world issues regarding women's rights.
fromArchitectural Digest
4 days ago

Cities Aren't Built for Mothers

The difficulty of navigating sidewalks with a stroller is very much fresh in my mind, highlighting a significant challenge for mothers in urban spaces.
NYC parents
#masculinity
#ballet
Berlin music
fromMedium
3 months ago

Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both

A contemporary feminist reimagining of 'Raymonda' updates the 19th-century ballet, intertwining themes of love, career, and gender politics.
Berlin music
fromMedium
3 months ago

Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both

Tamara Rojo's adaptation of Raymonda gives the protagonist agency and a career focus, shifting the ballet's traditional narrative towards feminism.
Berlin music
fromMedium
3 months ago

Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both

A contemporary feminist reimagining of 'Raymonda' updates the 19th-century ballet, intertwining themes of love, career, and gender politics.
Berlin music
fromMedium
3 months ago

Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both

Tamara Rojo's adaptation of Raymonda gives the protagonist agency and a career focus, shifting the ballet's traditional narrative towards feminism.
#manosphere
#documentary
fromMs. Magazine
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Still Naming the Problem: A New Film Premiering at Tribeca, Then Heading to HBO, Celebrates the Radical Origins-and Ongoing Impact-of Ms. Magazine - Ms. Magazine

fromVariety
6 days ago
Women in technology

Barbara Walters Doc Now Streaming on Hulu Following Tribeca Premiere

fromMs. Magazine
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Still Naming the Problem: A New Film Premiering at Tribeca, Then Heading to HBO, Celebrates the Radical Origins-and Ongoing Impact-of Ms. Magazine - Ms. Magazine

fromVariety
6 days ago
Women in technology

Barbara Walters Doc Now Streaming on Hulu Following Tribeca Premiere

#literature
#comedy
#motherhood
#gender-identity
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Piers Morgan Segment Goes Off the Rails When He Asks Feminist to Define a Woman: What Are You Talking About!?'

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

88-Year-Old Audio Engineer Sandy Stone Survived Transphobic Backlash and Made History

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Piers Morgan Segment Goes Off the Rails When He Asks Feminist to Define a Woman: What Are You Talking About!?'

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

88-Year-Old Audio Engineer Sandy Stone Survived Transphobic Backlash and Made History

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Poem of the week: This Year Her Present by Victoria Melkovska

This year her present was a brown bottle of Lugol iodine to swallow when the heavy air wears a radiation halo at the edge of nuclear war.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My unexpected Pride icon: the diva women of fighting video games inspired me

The elegance of characters like Nina Williams in Tekken deeply resonated with me, embodying grace and finesse rather than brute strength, challenging traditional masculinity.
Women in technology
#community
NYC LGBT
fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Soho Loft That Mothered a Movement

Ann Snitow's loft served as a vibrant hub for feminist dialogue and activism, blending personal relationships with political action.
NYC LGBT
fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Soho Loft That Mothered a Movement

Ann Snitow's loft served as a vibrant hub for feminist dialogue and activism, blending personal relationships with political action.
Women
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Catherine Prasifka: Feminism has gone backwards, and being a woman on the internet in today's world is proof of this

Gen-Z men are adopting more conservative attitudes compared to their grandparents, highlighting a shift in social dynamics.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Crimes against women is the excuse, not the cause

The discourse around gender violence often utilizes women as a shield for broader systemic oppressions.
Women in technology
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

In India, war came dressed in feminist camouflage

Operation Sindoor highlights gender inclusion but confronts inherent patriarchal narratives in nation-building.
Women's representation in war roles doesn't guarantee authentic gender justice.
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

Comma Type's CMM Coda epitomises the influence of women in code

Across CMM Coda's subtly imperfect, analogue-inspired letterforms - based on the IBM Selectric typewriter's typeface, Dual Basic - Anna practically and conceptually brings together the feminist legacy of software and typewriters with the aesthetic sensibilities of the genre associated with the industry.
Typography
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gisele Pelicot settles claim for invasion of privacy against French magazine

Gisele Pelicot, a rape survivor and feminist advocate, reaches a privacy settlement with Paris Match, highlighting the ongoing fight against exploitation and victim blame.
France news
#womens-rights
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Susan Brownmiller dies at 90; her landmark book, Against Our Will,' reshaped conversations on rape and sexual assault

Susan Brownmiller, a leading feminist author known for her work on sexual assault, has died at the age of 90.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Susan Brownmiller dies at 90; her landmark book, Against Our Will,' reshaped conversations on rape and sexual assault

Susan Brownmiller, a leading feminist author known for her work on sexual assault, has died at the age of 90.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Stars: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey review mission to Planet Orgasm

The quest for orgasm in middle age is not a whimsy but a profound journey through trauma, misogyny, and the complexities of identity.
SF LGBT
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The 5-minute trick men use that undermines women in meetings

Theftosterone describes the phenomenon where women's ideas are stolen or not credited by men, impacting their professional recognition.
#art-exhibition
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago
Independent films

Juxtapoz Magazine - Preview: Robin F. Williams "Night Shift" @ Pace Prints, NYC

fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago
Independent films

Juxtapoz Magazine - Preview: Robin F. Williams "Night Shift" @ Pace Prints, NYC

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

How a network of women in Latin America transformed safe, self-managed abortions

Cacopardo remembers thinking at the time: 'It's a huge change. It's brilliant,' as she learned about misoprostol's potential for safe, at-home abortions.
Women in technology
#art
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Carol Wolkowitz obituary

Carol Wolkowitz's influential writings established a critical understanding of the interplay between gender and work, revealing how embodiment shapes vocational experiences.
Women in technology
#covid-19
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Alison Bechdel and the Search for the Beginner's Mind

Bechdel's early days of cartooning were an act of spontaneous creation, beginning with a simple doodle that evolved into the iconic "Dykes to Watch Out For" series.
Writing
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
3 weeks ago

Melissa Febos on Her Year Without Sex

Melissa Febos intertwines personal experiences and artistic expression, offering profound insight into the writing process and self-transformation.
#photography
#art-history
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Art Institute of Chicago
in 1 month

Elizabeth Catlett: "A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies" | The Art Institute of Chicago

Elizabeth Catlett was a pioneering Black revolutionary artist whose work and activism span nearly a century, addressing social justice through art.
#loretta-swit
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Susan Brownmiller, whose landmark book changed attitudes on rape, dies at 90

Susan Brownmiller, author of 'Against Our Will,' passed away at 90; her work was pivotal in reshaping perceptions of rape and victimhood.
#cynthia-nixon
NYC LGBT
fromBustle
1 month ago

Cynthia Nixon Shares What She Hated About 'SATC'

Cynthia Nixon critiques the lack of diversity in 'Sex and the City', while recognizing its positive impact on feminist media.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Cynthia Nixon reveals what she 'hated' about 'Sex and the City'

Cynthia Nixon critiques aspects of 'Sex and the City' for being outdated, especially regarding race and LGBTQ+ representation.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hillary Clinton frets that a female Republican president would be 'handmaiden to the patriarchy'

Hillary Clinton expressed concern about female Republicans undermining feminism and emphasized the need for genuine female leadership against patriarchy.
#gender-equality
Women in technology
fromtime.com
1 month ago

I Founded Girls Who Code. Now I'm Worried About Boys

Gender equality efforts need to include emotional support and growth for boys alongside girls.
Disconnection rather than competition is the core issue hindering societal progress.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Piers Morgan Guest Googles His Terrible Opinions' Live on Air When He Confronts Her Over Anti-Man Tweets

On Piers Morgan Uncensored, feminist blogger Clementine Ford confronted Morgan about his past tweets, revealing a heated exchange regarding opinions on men and societal issues.
Black Lives Matter
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists confirm woke change made to Barbie - so did you notice it?

We found Barbie's foot posture change over time unexpected and fascinating, and perhaps something with deeper meaning or a Mattel executive direction we are unaware of.
Fashion & style
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Julia Kristeva's Philosophical Revolutions

Oliver's work demonstrates that Julia Kristeva's intellectual contributions demand closer examination, challenging critiques that stem from misunderstandings of her complex theories and philosophical dispositions.
philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Como defender prints CV on shirt to highlight post-career difficulties for female players

The ideal is to help today’s champions build their futures, ensuring players are not left uncertain about their careers post-football, as Alia Guagni emphasizes.
Juventus
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maren Morris: I never said I'm leaving country music'

Maren Morris faced personal and professional struggles in 2023, ultimately distancing herself from the conservative country music industry.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Billie Piper on toxic masculinity, raising teens, and playing complex characters: I've been a woman on the edge I'm not afraid of it!'

Billie Piper transitions from acting to directing, emphasizing the challenges women face while continuing to excel in her on-screen roles.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Long and Winding Road - San Francisco Bay Times

The absence of actual images of intrepid women travelers in the 'Extreme Voyages Issue' deeply resonated with me, reflecting a historical reluctance to depict women's adventures.
Women in technology
fromArtforum
1 month ago

Dara Birnbaum (1946-2025)

"The urge for immediacy had a lot to do with being the first generation to grow up entirely on television. It was a weapon, and that is how I wanted to use it."
Women in technology
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The best recent poetry review roundup

Fiona Benson's 'Midden Witch' examines the persecution of women as witches, revealing deeper themes of power and existence.
#katy-perry
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Women in technology

Katy Perry Says Her Treatment After Bezos Spaceflight Was Horribly Unfair

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Women in technology

Katy Perry Says Her Treatment After Bezos Spaceflight Was Horribly Unfair

Women in technology
fromKqed
2 months ago

Debut Novel 'Fireweed' Explores the Danger in Complacency

'Fireweed' explores themes of intersectionality and disenfranchisement, focusing on societal status, gender, and race through Jenny's journey.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Like me, my seven-year-old daughter loves fashion. Can I protect her from a world of impossible beauty standards?

The author's struggle with raising a daughter amidst societal pressures of beauty and perfectionism is evident.
Photography
fromAnOther
2 months ago

A Guide to the Iconoclastic Feminist Artwork of Martha Rosler

Martha Rosler's multifaceted art interrogates the intersections of feminism, politics, and everyday life, challenging binaries between public and private.
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