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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Women in India don't want safe zones' they want to enjoy public spaces as equals | Nilanjana Bhowmick

The experience highlighted a disturbing societal norm where women’s assertiveness is frowned upon, reinforcing the expectation for women to remain polite and accommodating despite intrusive behavior.
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fromVulture
5 days ago

Only Kelli O'Hara Could Make the Word 'Geegaws' Break Your Heart

The important thing when you take on storylines like this is to tell the truth about historical moments so we can learn from them. Women had so few choices, were so locked down, and we're seeing a lot of it reenact itself in our modern day.
Television
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Women behind the lens: The bridal dress is meant to present her as a queen but to me it always felt like a cage'

Moroccan marriage traditions often intertwine beauty with oppression, illuminating women's struggles within societal expectations.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The World That 'Wages for Housework' Wanted

The 1970s campaign aimed to value women's home labor and advocate for better support systems for mothers.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Childlessness Is Not Selfishness

Not having children allows for more self-allocating choices and opportunities for generosity.
Women without children can choose where to direct their care and energy.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review a stomach-clenching contender for awards

Heather Parry's novel showcases a young woman's disturbing descent into madness amidst the oppressive confines of Victorian society.
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