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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Opinion | Trump's Vicious Sewing Circle

The Trump administration's actions raise public health concerns as seen in the withdrawal of salmonella safety proposals.
fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Juxtapoz Magazine - Kevin Sabo's Twist on Mid-Century Modern Culture on Display @ RHODES, London

Kevin Sabo's UK debut, Louche, critiques gender norms through vibrant art, mixing humor with commentary on political and social dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Women

Australia's gen Z men aren't monsters in the making they just feel short-changed | Intifar Chowdhury

Young men in Australia aged 15-24 are showing more conservative attitudes towards gender roles compared to older generations.
#family-dynamics
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

A Dad Wants To Know Why Moms Are So Much More Stressed About Travel

Moms often carry the mental load and organization for family vacations, leading to added stress.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Mental Strain of Gendered Caregiving

Caregiving roles remain gendered, with women assuming most unpaid responsibilities, impacting their mental health.
Complex caregiver dynamics lead to emotional strain, exacerbated by lack of support and unresolved family issues.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Parenting

My husband quit his job to become our kids' primary caretaker. Here's what has surprised me most about having a stay-at-home dad in our family.

Stay-at-home dads can thrive and deepen their relationship with children, challenging traditional family roles.
The dynamics of a stay-at-home dad can lead to surprising revelations for the working partner.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

A Dad Wants To Know Why Moms Are So Much More Stressed About Travel

Moms often carry the mental load and organization for family vacations, leading to added stress.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Mental Strain of Gendered Caregiving

Caregiving roles remain gendered, with women assuming most unpaid responsibilities, impacting their mental health.
Complex caregiver dynamics lead to emotional strain, exacerbated by lack of support and unresolved family issues.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Parenting

My husband quit his job to become our kids' primary caretaker. Here's what has surprised me most about having a stay-at-home dad in our family.

Stay-at-home dads can thrive and deepen their relationship with children, challenging traditional family roles.
The dynamics of a stay-at-home dad can lead to surprising revelations for the working partner.
more#family-dynamics
#relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Women

Tracee Ellis Ross, 52, realized why she keeps dating younger men: 'a lot of men my age are steeped in toxic masculinity'

Tracee Ellis Ross prefers dating younger men due to their openness and detachment from toxic masculinity.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Women

Single slammed over outrageous list of rules to date her, including a $300K salary and a vasectomy

A woman's viral checklist for a husband includes extravagant requirements, sparking discussions about modern dating expectations and gender roles.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

17 Women Who Got Brutally Honest About The Little-Known Warning Signs Is Of An Unhealthy Relationship

Consideration in relationships is vital; viewing gestures as 'cute' risks undervaluing your partner's capabilities.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

A Woman Is Wondering If She's The A**Hole After Telling Her Husband To Stop Helping Around The House

Laundry management in relationships can be complicated by different clothing care needs, leading to frustration and feelings of inadequacy.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Women

Tracee Ellis Ross, 52, realized why she keeps dating younger men: 'a lot of men my age are steeped in toxic masculinity'

Tracee Ellis Ross prefers dating younger men due to their openness and detachment from toxic masculinity.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Women

Single slammed over outrageous list of rules to date her, including a $300K salary and a vasectomy

A woman's viral checklist for a husband includes extravagant requirements, sparking discussions about modern dating expectations and gender roles.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

17 Women Who Got Brutally Honest About The Little-Known Warning Signs Is Of An Unhealthy Relationship

Consideration in relationships is vital; viewing gestures as 'cute' risks undervaluing your partner's capabilities.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

A Woman Is Wondering If She's The A**Hole After Telling Her Husband To Stop Helping Around The House

Laundry management in relationships can be complicated by different clothing care needs, leading to frustration and feelings of inadequacy.
more#relationships
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australia's gen Z men more likely to hold sexist views, data shows, as manosphere' influences take hold

Gen Z men in Australia are increasingly embracing traditional gender roles and misogynistic attitudes, influenced by societal and online factors.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

Women of the sea make their mark in Argentine Patagonia

Female divers like Jazmin Defrancesco are increasingly part of the traditionally male-dominated fishing industry, especially in shellfish harvesting.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Myth of the "Chill Woman"

The "chill woman" myth pressures women to minimize themselves.
Suppressing emotions for agreeability leads to disconnection.
Authentic fulfillment comes from being real, not chill.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Girls Are Buying T-Shirts With an Anti-Feminist Message. I Know How We Got Here.

Rejecting traditional work roles as anti-woman sentiment can harm societal progress.
#parenting
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Tanya Sweeney: Vogue Williams says she's sick of doing most of the chores and childcare - and most women can totally relate

Working mothers often bear the brunt of household tasks, leading to tensions in relationships.
Parenting
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Walks in the park are all it takes for dads and daughters to bond

Physical activity helps fathers and daughters forge stronger emotional bonds.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Dad discovers the 'mental load' after parenting solo for 8 days: 'I was not prepared'

Solo parenting reveals the significant mental load carried by mothers.
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago
Parenting

The Myth of the Male Breadwinner

The traditional gender roles of men as providers and women as caregivers are historically inaccurate, as evidenced by anthropological research on early human societies.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

Adventures of a loving but laissez-faire grandad -'My daughter knew by the crumbs in the baby's coat that I probably wasn't quite following the childminding rules'

Childminding is more challenging than expected, especially for those with no prior experience.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago
Digital life

Why Do We Ask Our Partners If We Can Take A Shower?

Many new moms feel guilty asking for a break, often stemming from societal expectations and the traditional parenting roles. It's a common struggle.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Tanya Sweeney: Vogue Williams says she's sick of doing most of the chores and childcare - and most women can totally relate

Working mothers often bear the brunt of household tasks, leading to tensions in relationships.
Parenting
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Walks in the park are all it takes for dads and daughters to bond

Physical activity helps fathers and daughters forge stronger emotional bonds.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Dad discovers the 'mental load' after parenting solo for 8 days: 'I was not prepared'

Solo parenting reveals the significant mental load carried by mothers.
Parenting
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

The Myth of the Male Breadwinner

The traditional gender roles of men as providers and women as caregivers are historically inaccurate, as evidenced by anthropological research on early human societies.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

Adventures of a loving but laissez-faire grandad -'My daughter knew by the crumbs in the baby's coat that I probably wasn't quite following the childminding rules'

Childminding is more challenging than expected, especially for those with no prior experience.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago
Digital life

Why Do We Ask Our Partners If We Can Take A Shower?

Many new moms feel guilty asking for a break, often stemming from societal expectations and the traditional parenting roles. It's a common struggle.
more#parenting
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Gen X men: if you don't find the strength to inoculate boys against the manosphere, what men are left? | Van Badham

The definition of masculinity is being questioned amid modern trends that sanitize responsibility and grown-up behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

I stopped counting after three': the girl sniper' fighting on the frontline of Myanmar's civil war

Anina, a teenage sniper in Myanmar, navigates the complexities of war, gender roles, and personal loss amid civil strife.
#musical
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Play On! - Talawa Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith - Review

Play On! cleverly blends Shakespearean themes with jazz, showcasing the struggle for female musicians in a male-dominated era.
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Play On! - Talawa Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith - Review

Play On! cleverly blends Shakespearean themes with jazz, showcasing the struggle for female musicians in a male-dominated era.
more#musical
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Arts

Close Read Draft: Adrienne Rich, Aunt Jennifer's Tigers TK SEO HED

Aunt Jennifer's Tigers contrasts the power of tigers with Aunt Jennifer's constraints, highlighting themes of female oppression and artistic expression.
#masculinity
Arts
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

JD Vance Trashes Broken Culture' for Trying to Turn Everyone Into Androgynous Idiots' at CPAC

JD Vance criticized America's culture for attempting to suppress masculinity and promote androgyny among young people.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago
philosophy

Gillette & Being a Man Revisited, A Philosopher's Blog

Gillette's 'Best Men Can Be' ad campaign prompted a cultural backlash regarding masculinity, challenging concepts of virtue and corporate ethics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Women

Unleash your masculine energy the Mark Zuckerberg way!

Zuckerberg believes that corporate culture has shifted too far towards femininity and needs to reclaim its masculinity to foster competitiveness.
Arts
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

JD Vance Trashes Broken Culture' for Trying to Turn Everyone Into Androgynous Idiots' at CPAC

JD Vance criticized America's culture for attempting to suppress masculinity and promote androgyny among young people.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago
philosophy

Gillette & Being a Man Revisited, A Philosopher's Blog

Gillette's 'Best Men Can Be' ad campaign prompted a cultural backlash regarding masculinity, challenging concepts of virtue and corporate ethics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Women

Unleash your masculine energy the Mark Zuckerberg way!

Zuckerberg believes that corporate culture has shifted too far towards femininity and needs to reclaim its masculinity to foster competitiveness.
more#masculinity
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I feel like I'm on holiday!' Inside our week-long mental load marriage swap

The mental load of household management remains predominantly borne by women, despite efforts for equal sharing of responsibilities.
Women
fromWashington Post
1 month ago

India's economy is leaving a generation of women behind on the farm

Men are leaving rural areas for city jobs, leaving women to manage the farm, leading to increased alienation and economic strain.
Independent films
from48 hills
2 months ago

Screen Grabs: The Swedish outsider who challenged gender roles behind the camera - 48 hills

Film's roots in early cinema featured significant female contributions, often overlooked as the medium gained status.
Women directors faced immense challenges in obtaining recognition in Hollywood's history, with few achieving lasting careers.
Mai Zetterling's retrospective underscores the value of celebrating lesser-known female filmmakers who broke societal norms.
#stepford-wives
Film
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

The Stepford Wives turns 50

The Stepford Wives has had a lasting cultural impact since its release 50 years ago, influencing various adaptations and gender discussions.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Writing

50 Years Ago, One Shocking Sci-Fi Film Quietly Changed Two Genres At Once

The term 'Stepford Wife' symbolizes a critique of complicit passiveness, particularly in gender dynamics.
Film
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

The Stepford Wives turns 50

The Stepford Wives has had a lasting cultural impact since its release 50 years ago, influencing various adaptations and gender discussions.
fromInverse
2 months ago
Writing

50 Years Ago, One Shocking Sci-Fi Film Quietly Changed Two Genres At Once

The term 'Stepford Wife' symbolizes a critique of complicit passiveness, particularly in gender dynamics.
more#stepford-wives
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Rigid Gender Roles Create Stress

Rigid gender roles impose unrealistic expectations and societal pressures on men and women, leading to stress and insecurity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The new Bridget Jones film shows the messy, funny, mistake-filled reality of widowhood | Stacey Heale

Bridget Jones defies traditional portrayals of widows by embracing desire and chaotic joy after loss.
#gift-giving
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Women

Sweet romance: Japanese boys start buying into gift giving on Valentine's Day

Japanese Valentine's Day tradition of giri choco is declining, with increasing reciprocity among young people transforming the old customs.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Writing

'I'm a 41-year-old man and what I'd really love for Valentine's Day is my first ever bunch of flowers'

Men typically don't receive flowers, reflecting societal norms about gift-giving and gender roles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Women

Sweet romance: Japanese boys start buying into gift giving on Valentine's Day

Japanese Valentine's Day tradition of giri choco is declining, with increasing reciprocity among young people transforming the old customs.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Writing

'I'm a 41-year-old man and what I'd really love for Valentine's Day is my first ever bunch of flowers'

Men typically don't receive flowers, reflecting societal norms about gift-giving and gender roles.
more#gift-giving
#patriarchy
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Do Girls Really Mature Faster Than Boys - Or Does Society Just Embrace Boyhood?

The perception that girls mature faster than boys may reflect societal biases rather than actual differences in maturity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Stepford Wives at 50: a compelling idea in search of a better movie

The Stepford Wives critiques the extreme patriarchy embedded in suburban life, revealing the disempowerment of women in a supposedly ideal society.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Do Girls Really Mature Faster Than Boys - Or Does Society Just Embrace Boyhood?

The perception that girls mature faster than boys may reflect societal biases rather than actual differences in maturity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Stepford Wives at 50: a compelling idea in search of a better movie

The Stepford Wives critiques the extreme patriarchy embedded in suburban life, revealing the disempowerment of women in a supposedly ideal society.
more#patriarchy
#women-in-combat
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Women in technology

What is the role of women in India's military? DW 01/30/2025

Debate on women's roles in the military intensifies with Hegseth's controversial statements on combat positions and diversity policies.
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago
Women

What Pete Hegseth Thinks Women Are Good For

Pete Hegseth holds controversial views against women in combat, aligning with his traditional gender role beliefs and religious convictions.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Women in technology

What is the role of women in India's military? DW 01/30/2025

Debate on women's roles in the military intensifies with Hegseth's controversial statements on combat positions and diversity policies.
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago
Women

What Pete Hegseth Thinks Women Are Good For

Pete Hegseth holds controversial views against women in combat, aligning with his traditional gender role beliefs and religious convictions.
more#women-in-combat
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago
Business

Need to boost population? Encourage dads to step up at home. - Harvard Gazette

Economic growth affects fertility rates, influenced by gender roles and home responsibilities according to Claudia Goldin.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Can "Babygirl" Breathe New Life Into a Retrograde Genre?

Romy is a seemingly perfect CEO whose life becomes complicated by her affair with a younger intern, revealing her internal conflicts.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Writing

I kept my last name after marrying my husband. I'm the one who went to medical school and want my legacy to last.

Rebecca Douglass kept her maiden name after marriage to preserve her professional legacy and facilitate administrative tasks as a surgeon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Renee Zellweger: Bridget Jones characters would be in trouble today over work romance

Bridget Jones's workplace romance would not survive modern HR standards due to the evolution of workplace dynamics and gender roles.
#iron-age
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center

Women played a central role in the social structures of certain Iron Age Celtic communities, challenging traditional patrilocality insights.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Continental influx and pervasive matrilocality in Iron Age Britain - Nature

Matrilocality is rare, while patrilocality dominates societal structures, especially in historical periods like the European Neolithic.
The political roles of women in Iron Age Britain, exemplified by rulers like Cartimandua and Boudica, indicate complexities in gender dynamics.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center

Women played a central role in the social structures of certain Iron Age Celtic communities, challenging traditional patrilocality insights.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Continental influx and pervasive matrilocality in Iron Age Britain - Nature

Matrilocality is rare, while patrilocality dominates societal structures, especially in historical periods like the European Neolithic.
The political roles of women in Iron Age Britain, exemplified by rulers like Cartimandua and Boudica, indicate complexities in gender dynamics.
more#iron-age
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman Shares Text Thread After She Sent Her Husband To Get Groceries

The challenges of grocery shopping often illustrate larger issues of communication and shared responsibilities in relationships.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Meet the Latino Boys Decked Out for Their Version of the Quinceanera

The quinceanera tradition is evolving to include boys, showcasing changing gender roles among Latinos in the U.S.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Pippa Garner, Conceptual Artist With a Satirical Streak, Dies at 82

Pippa Garner's art combined humor and satire to explore themes of gender, consumer culture, and body modification, ultimately entertaining and provoking thought.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Books

Harriette Cole: The guy I'm dating says it is out of the question to expect him to cook. Do I walk away?

Cultural expectations in relationships can lead to significant conflict.
Open communication about values and traditions is crucial for relationship compatibility.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Relationships

I Worked In A Gentlemen's Club. Here's The Uncomfortable Truth Many Married Women Won't Face.

The adult entertainment industry benefits financially from women's labor while often treating them as expendable resources.
Secrecy is crucial for workers in the entertainment industry to maintain their reputations in other areas of life.
fromVulture
4 months ago
Writing

Be Our Father Figure, Harris

The film Babygirl masterfully explores seduction and power dynamics through the characters' evolving relationship, especially highlighted in the "Father Figure" scene.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

How Being A Hooters Waitress Helped Make Me A Feminist Activist

Being a feminist and working at Hooters can coexist, as personal experiences and motivations shape one's choices.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tanya Sweeney: The invisible load is a weight women carry year-round - but especially at Christmas

International Men's Day often receives little attention, reflecting broader societal dynamics regarding expectations and advocacy for men's issues.
Holiday preparations often illustrate gender roles, revealing disparities in tasks traditionally assumed by women.
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