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Education

Indiana governor signs "Don't Say Gay" bill that forces teachers to out trans kids to their parents

Indiana's Republican governor signed into law a bill that bans discussion of "human sexuality" in schools and could out transgender students to their families.The state's H.B. 1608 requires school officials to provide written notification to a child's parent or guardian within five business days of the child asking to be called a different "pronoun, title, or word," the Associated Pressreports.

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

A full exploration of the rise in gender-questioning girls is much needed | Letters

Thank you for investigating this aggravated debate in many of its aspects (An explosion': what is behind the rise in girls questioning their gender identity?, 24 November).In the light of so much uncertainty about the origins of the rise in the number of gender-questioning girls, it is essential for vulnerable teenagers to receive prompt, qualified therapeutic help to explore their feelings.

the Guardian

Gender

We must raise boys' attainment - but not at the expense of girls | Letters

I agree with Gaby Hinsliff that boys failing to engage with further education is something that needs to be explored urgently ( If I mention the 'modern male struggle', do you roll your eyes?

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www.independent.co.uk

First openly lesbian football team in Europe launch new kit in LGBT History Month

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Past and present members of the first openly gay women's football team in Europe have spoken of the importance of the wonderful club as it launches a new kit during LGBT History Month.

LGBTQ Nation

LGBT

Indiana GOP introduces slate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills including two Don't Say Gay bills

Following the example of Florida's Don't Say Gay legislation, lawmakers in Indiana have filed a series of bills intended to eliminate the discussion of gender and sexual orientation in schools.Rep. Michelle Davis (R) introduced a bill to prohibit the discussion of gender fluidity, gender roles, gender stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

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www.independent.co.uk

Activists urge MSPs to back new gender reform Bill ahead of debate

Activists have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament building demanding MSPs protect the core principals of Scotland's new gender law ahead of a debate on proposed reforms.The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill is expected to pass this week following a debate on Tuesday, which could take as long as nine hours, and a vote on Wednesday.

Fatherly

Fathers

Take Your Child on a One-Hour Adventure Every Day

Once a week, for precisely one hour, I chase my 15-month-old through a bookstore.He runs, giggling as he grabs books off the shelves and throws them onto the floor, just to watch me pick them up to sympathetic smiles from fellow parents and occasional scowls from passing grumps.No, I'm not a single dad.

www.independent.co.uk

Girls in north of England feel less happy, confident and safe Girlguiding

Girls and young women in the north of England feel less happy, confident and safe than those in the south of the country, research suggests.They were more likely to not feel safe in public and that gender stereotypes hold them back at school, a Girlguiding survey found.They were also significantly less happy with their lives than those in London and the south.

www.npr.org

Arts

Discovering the forgotten women of silent cinema

The Amazons Courtesy of Poster House Long before there were movie trailers to help people make their viewing decisions, there were these things called "lobby cards."

Nytimes

Girls

Court Sides With Girls Who Sued Over School's Skirt Requirement

A North Carolina school's dress code perpetuated "harmful" gender stereotypes and violated the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause, a U.S. appeals court found.

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Mail Online

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT chooses white man as most likely person in a high-powered job

AI chatbots like ChatGPT show bias by predominantly generating images of men in high-powered job roles. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

3 weeks ago

NYC LGBT

1980s lesbians show fierce defiance and fashion in archive footage

Lesbian Visibility Week celebrates LGBTQ+ women and non-binary individuals, highlighting solidarity and historical perspectives. [ more ]

Digiday

3 weeks ago

Marketing

Las marcas de cuidado masculino encuentran su espacio en TikTok

TikTok is becoming a space for male grooming and beauty brands, with substantial sales growth and a shift towards inclusivity. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Marketing

British Museum sparks sexism row with joke confused' women can attract men

The British Museum faced criticism for a sexist promotion.

Some defended the museum's humor, while others found it offensive. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Marketing

TikTok Highlights Female Creators and Brands for International Women's Day

This year's International Women's Day theme is , calling for everyone to actively support and embrace equity by challenging gender stereotypes and discrimination.Our in-app programming will feature more than 20 diverse women-identifying creators and women-owned businesses who have made a significant impact both on and off the platform."

BuzzFeed

4 weeks ago

France news

People Are Sharing The Wildest Myths About Sex They Believed, And I'm Screaming For Better Sex Ed

Challenging the myth that multiple partners lead to loose vaginas. [ more ]

Women in technology

www.theguardian.com

Women in technology

Sad girl novels: the dubious branding of women's emotive fiction

Novels labeled as 'sad girl novels' typically feature protagonists who are miserable, disaffected, and ambivalent, often analyzing their own situations.

The term 'sad girl novel' is associated with highly educated characters suffering under capitalism and struggling with relationships, with authors like Karl Ove Knausgaard and Brandon Taylor exemplifying this trend. [ more ]

HuffPost

7 years ago

Women in technology

Mattel Finally Nails It With Game Developer Barbie

Mattel has released a new Barbie career doll called Game Developer Barbie.

The doll was created with the help of women in the tech industry to ensure accuracy and authenticity. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Film

Knockout success of Yolo the feelgood female boxing movie from China

A feelgood comedy about self-transformation through boxing becomes China's surprise hit.

Directed by Jia Ling, the movie 'Yolo' challenges stereotypes and empowers women in a male-dominated film industry. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

Can we talk about Tate? The manosphere' in Australian schools

The Australian government is addressing harmful gender stereotypes perpetuated online through grants.

The manosphere's influence on Australian schools is leading to students expressing male supremacist views. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Women

Judges who belong to the Garrick have a choice: play fair by women, or stand down from rape and sexism cases | Karon Monaghan

Judges are expected to hide their prejudices and counter gender stereotypes in cases involving sex discrimination, rape, or domestic violence.

There are debates surrounding judges being members of exclusive men-only clubs like the Garrick, with concerns about potential biases affecting their decisions. [ more ]

euronews

Women

Women soldiers have to fight to get to the frontline in Ukraine

Women make up about 20% of the soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with many serving in support roles.

Female soldiers like Oleksandra and Olena face challenges and stereotypes in proving their abilities in combat roles. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

3 months ago

Women

Women Are Revealing The Misogynistic Thoughts They Frequently Have But Are Trying To Change

Double standards and internalized misogyny

Gender-based expectations [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Remembering the cringe surrounding Super Princess Peach

Princess Peach's new game 'Showtime!' for Nintendo Switch is the first in nearly two decades.

The game is targeted at a younger audience with simple controls and a sentient object sidekick. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Books

How Candida Royalle Set Out to Reinvent Porn

Feminist advocate for better porn, not banning

Complexities of feminist debates on pornography [ more ]

The New York Review of Books

Books

'An Archaic Country,' Dark and Bright | Sigrid Nunez

Women's capabilities highlighted

Ludmila Ulitskaya's impactful career [ more ]

The New York Review of Books

Books

'An Archaic Country,' Dark and Bright | Sigrid Nunez

Russian women can do everything.

Ludmila Ulitskaya has had a prolific career as a writer. [ more ]

Design You Trust

Web design

Authentic Funny Leap Year Postcards From 1908

Leap Year postcards depicted absurd gender stereotypes.

The 1908 postcards featured women wielding weapons to apprehend men. [ more ]

Global IP & Technology Law Blog

Privacy technologies

Harmful gender stereotypes or a double standard? Calvin Klein and GIRLvsCANCER ads banned in the UK

Gender stereotypes rule led to ad bans

Ads by Calvin Klein and GIRLvsCANCER banned for breaching rule [ more ]

Forbes

3 months ago

Career

Why Some Employees Have More Flexible Work Options Than Others

People have a preference for approving flexible work requests based on childcare responsibilities.

Flexplace requests are perceived more negatively than flexitime requests. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Music

Sleater-Kinney's 10 (or Actually 11) Best Songs

Sleater-Kinney's drummer, Janet Weiss, played a significant role in inspiring the author and challenging gender stereotypes in rock music.

The band's last three albums, released since Weiss left, have not lived up to the author's expectations and do not compare to their earlier work. [ more ]

BBC Sport

5 months ago

Soccer (FIFA)

'She was like a tsunami' - the unstoppable rise of Bonmati

Aitana Bonmati defied stereotypes and scepticism to become a force of nature on the football pitch.

Despite being the only girl in her club, Bonmati's strong character and determination allowed her to excel in football. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Sexist' TikTok clip shared by dating website Match banned by watchdog

A sexist advert shared by dating website Match.com has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Dezeen

Design

Typotheque typography project aims to protect Indigenous languages from "digital extinction"

Type foundry Typotheque has created a series of new typefaces and proposed changes to the way that digital characters are encoded to make it easier for Canadian Indigenous communities to write digitally in their own languages.

the Guardian

Spain news

'All bodies are beach bodies': Spain's equality ministry launches summer campaign

Spain's equality ministry has launched a creative summer campaign encouraging women of all shapes and sizes to hit the beach, with the slogan: "Summer is ours too."

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

Quest for all-female roofing crew draws tradeswomen from across Canada | CBC News

Samanntha De Coteau, aka 'RooferGirl,' assembled a team of women roofers from across the country after a Plainfield, Ont., woman wanted a female-only team to replace her roof.

LGBTQ Nation