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Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Alexis Ohanian says robotics will soon level the parental playing field between men and women

Advancements in robotics will enable parents, especially mothers, to outsource mundane tasks, making parenting more equitable.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Mindfulness

Designer Sonya Lennon: 'I was threatened with arrest mid-air. There was a garda van waiting on the apron when we got to Dublin Airport'

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Alexis Ohanian says robotics will soon level the parental playing field between men and women

Advancements in robotics will enable parents, especially mothers, to outsource mundane tasks, making parenting more equitable.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Mindfulness

Designer Sonya Lennon: 'I was threatened with arrest mid-air. There was a garda van waiting on the apron when we got to Dublin Airport'

fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

A Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & This Is The Pamphlet He's Given

"I went to get my vasectomy consult today, and they gave me paperwork for different options to look over, and I am so annoyed with this list I almost blew a gasket."
Health
#trans-athletes
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women in technology

RTE's Jacqui Hurley: 'I remember at the time thinking, oh Jesus, they'll never put another woman on the radio, because this is going to be a gender thing'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women in technology

RTE's Jacqui Hurley: 'I remember at the time thinking, oh Jesus, they'll never put another woman on the radio, because this is going to be a gender thing'

fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Wife Has a Maddening Expectation of Me When We're Out. She Swears It's Not a Big Deal.

Everyone needs to be able to carry their own basic equipment, and a cell phone, wallet, and keys certainly fall into that category.
Relationships
#trans-rights
#sports-policy
San Francisco Giants
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Rules changed for CA women's track and field state championship over transgender athlete criticism

The California high school sports agency plans to award medals to both a transgender and assigned female athlete if they place in the top spots.
San Francisco Giants
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Rules changed for CA women's track and field state championship over transgender athlete criticism

The California high school sports agency plans to award medals to both a transgender and assigned female athlete if they place in the top spots.
#uk-government
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say

UK's statutory parental leave is criticized for being inadequate compared to other developed nations.
Cross-party MPs call for significant reform to update outmoded paternity leave rules.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say

UK's statutory parental leave is criticized for being inadequate compared to other developed nations.
Cross-party MPs call for significant reform to update outmoded paternity leave rules.
#women-in-sports
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Women

Camogie skorts row: Sports Minister says resolution needed for players that is 'comfortable for everyone' ahead of Munster final

fromCN Traveller
6 days ago
Women

"I can and I will keep playing football on my own terms": Inside the London clubs forging a new path for inclusive football

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Women

Camogie skorts row: Sports Minister says resolution needed for players that is 'comfortable for everyone' ahead of Munster final

fromCN Traveller
6 days ago
Women

"I can and I will keep playing football on my own terms": Inside the London clubs forging a new path for inclusive football

fromNature
6 days ago

Japan requires name change after marriage - with big effects on female scientists

The naming law created confusion for researchers obtaining patents, academic qualifications, applying for research grants, and caused problems when travelling and attending academic conferences.
Women
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Denmark takes rare step of adding women to draft amid Russia war fears

"I think it is unequal to only conscript men," said Rosa Collet, 16. Collet, who describes herself as a feminist, opposes military conscription as a whole but believes that where it exists, it should include both men and women.
Social justice
#football
#womens-football
#women-empowerment
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Sri Lanka to Tanzania: the pioneering hotels run entirely by women

Jeewanthi Adhikari's promotion to manager of an all-female hotel in Sri Lanka represents a significant step toward gender equality in the tourism industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam Gonzalez Durantez

Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Sri Lanka to Tanzania: the pioneering hotels run entirely by women

Jeewanthi Adhikari's promotion to manager of an all-female hotel in Sri Lanka represents a significant step toward gender equality in the tourism industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam Gonzalez Durantez

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Mexico City honors its pre-Hispanic heritage on the 700th anniversary of Tenochtitlan

Mexico City is set to celebrate its 700th anniversary in 2025, commemorating its historical roots dating back to Tenochtitlan, a city surrounded by a lake and canals.
History
#misogyny
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Transgender campaigners call for European rights body to report on UK

The joint letter to the Council of Europe highlights the urgent need for a review of UK policies, asserting that current enactments infringe upon ECHR protections.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Banking on equality: The journey to build first women's bank

Women are transforming the economy in this country, owning over 14 million businesses representing 39% of all businesses, employing over 12 million people and generating $2.7 trillion.
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Archaic Sex-Discrimination Case the Supreme Court Is Reviving

The implications of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Skrmetti are profound, potentially reversing advancements in both transgender rights and gender equality.
Social justice
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Near gender parity on retail boards, shows BRC report - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The progress on gender equality in retail boardrooms has been significant, with women now holding 47% of board positions, nearly achieving parity with men.
Women in technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission

On June 24, 1983, Sally Ride became America’s first woman in space aboard the Challenger, marking a significant milestone in the history of space exploration.
World news
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Girl Power! One of the U.S. Pilots Who Bombed Iran Was a Woman

While I appreciate the alliteration, Hegseth could have just said 'pilots,' or even 'warfighters,' which would have been awkward with the U.S. insisting this was not an act of war.
Women in technology
#athletics
NYC parents
fromDailycaller
1 month ago

Girls' Soccer Teams Booted From $4M Taxpayer-Funded Field

The NYC Department of Education's renovation decision has led to unfair displacement of girls' soccer teams for the benefit of a boys' school.
fromDefector
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ireland To Consider Ending Sexist Dress Code For One Of Its Most Popular Sports | Defector

NYC parents
fromDailycaller
1 month ago

Girls' Soccer Teams Booted From $4M Taxpayer-Funded Field

The NYC Department of Education's renovation decision has led to unfair displacement of girls' soccer teams for the benefit of a boys' school.
fromDefector
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ireland To Consider Ending Sexist Dress Code For One Of Its Most Popular Sports | Defector

fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Getting Major Pay Raise | Entrepreneur

The cheerleaders' pay scale is based on experience, and the adjustments mean veterans could now be making more than $75 an hour, a significant increase.
Dallas Cowboys
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tough, whip-smart and selfless: Melissa Hortman, singular force for democracy', remembered

I hate to break up the 100 percent white male card game in the retiring room, but I think this is an important debate. It went viral.
Parenting
#uk-politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

EHRC urged to extend consultation on post-supreme court ruling gender guidance

The six-week consultation risked creating rushed guidance, lacking thorough engagement with affected stakeholders, as emphasized by leading charities advocating for an extension.
UK politics
#fatherhood
Parenting
fromFatherly
1 month ago

What Nordic Dads Have That American Dads Don't

Nordic countries have seen a cultural shift in fatherhood, with dads increasingly involved in parenting and supportive of parental leave.
Parenting
fromFatherly
1 month ago

What Nordic Dads Have That American Dads Don't

Nordic countries have seen a cultural shift in fatherhood, with dads increasingly involved in parenting and supportive of parental leave.
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

How DEI is misunderstood - and the real route to gender equality

Patriarchy continues to thwart gender equality in the workplace despite initiatives aimed at diversity and inclusion.
Current DEI efforts often serve business interests more than they address structural gender biases.
#baseball
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Ayami Sato makes Canadian baseball history becoming the first woman in a pro men's league | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Ayami Sato makes Canadian baseball history becoming the first woman in a pro men's league | CBC News

#womens-rights
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 month ago

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Women

Study finds women still get screwed on orgasms - and the blame doesn't just fall on men

Research reveals an 'Orgasm Pursuit Gap' where women's orgasms are deprioritized compared to men's, impacting sexual satisfaction.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Women in technology

The real reason fewer men may be choosing to become vets

The veterinary profession has a significant female presence, yet remains lacking in cultural diversity.
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 month ago

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides

The murder of Colombian model Maria Jose Estupinan highlights systemic failures in protecting women from violence, sparking outrage over increasing femicides.
#garrick-club
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Baerbock set to lead UN General Assembly DW 06/02/2025

Annalena Baerbock is running unopposed for UN General Assembly president, aiming to unify member states with priorities of gender equality and sustainability.
Fashion & style
fromwww.90min.com
1 month ago

Umbro x Stine Goya partner to launch unique kit collection

Umbro's collaboration with Stine Goya blends sportswear and fashion, emphasizing equality and representation in football.
#representation
#sports-commentary
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Jane Fonda wishes intimacy coordinator were a thing when she filmed sex scenes

Every time you begin a movie, you have training. What to do if there's a problem. That never happened. And the other thing, they're called intimacy coordinators. I wish we had them while I was doing sex scenes because it's hard.
Women in technology
#camogie
fromDefector
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dumbass Irish Rule Forcing Female Athletes To Wear Skirts Finally Repealed | Defector

fromDefector
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dumbass Irish Rule Forcing Female Athletes To Wear Skirts Finally Repealed | Defector

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

High school female track star poses on first-place podium after finishing second to trans athlete: 'Real champ!'

When the boy got off the podium, she assumed her rightful spot as champion. The crowd erupts with applause.
SF parents
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Ballon d'Or gets better date for women nominees

The Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony date allows women's nominees to attend without conflict with national team duties.
#legislation
#mental-health
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

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.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Parenting

What Moms Really Want for Mother's Day

Mothers have the least free time among surveyed demographics due to the gender leisure gap.
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.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It underpins everything': how people in a relationship manage their finances

Merging finances can lead to a more equal relationship dynamic.
Couples are increasingly navigating financial complexities together due to changing economic circumstances.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Patrick McGarty: How a 22-year-old Dubliner became the world's first female stockbroker and broke down gender barriers in doing so

Oonah Keogh's application to the Dublin Stock Exchange in 1925 was groundbreaking for women in finance.
Parenting
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Mothers Don't Need Medals- They Need a Better World For Their Children

Trump's motherhood incentives seem politically motivated rather than genuine proposals to support families.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Top Chef's' Kristen Kish doesn't hesitate to talk about kitchen sexism in her new memoir

Female chefs seek recognition as chefs without gender distinction, reflecting ongoing challenges in the culinary industry.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Already a legendary pitcher in Japan, Ayami Sato is set to break gender barrier in Canadian baseball | CBC News

Ayami Sato makes history as the first woman to pitch in a professional men's baseball league in Canada.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mother's Day in Germany is a reminder that motherhood is a battle that's not for me | Carolin Wurfel

Working mothers often experience exhaustion and despair due to unrealistic societal expectations and the challenging balance of work and family life.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Prime Minister Carney to name new cabinet on Tuesday | CBC News

Carney's cabinet will be equally composed of men and women, marking a significant gender balance in leadership as he prepares for a busy return to Parliament.
Canada news
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Unpacking the IT Gender Gap: Lived Experience and the Path Forward | HackerNoon

Women in IT remain significantly underrepresented, with only 19% of positions filled by women in 2022/2023.
Cultural and historical factors heavily influence women's pursuit of STEM careers.
#education
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Women make up 3% of this famed NYC job: Meet the rare breed of city 'doorwomen'

"Sometimes I'm the first one to learn when one of the girls are pregnant, or they'll invite me to their weddings."
NYC politics
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
2 months ago

A Different Approach to Women's Tailoring

Annabel Ballance's project aims to empower women through tailored suits that respect traditional forms while reorienting gendered power dynamics.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

After Another Simple Favor,' Watch These Female-Centered Movies

Paul Feig champions gender equality in film, striving to portray men and women as equals rather than adhering to traditional gender roles.
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