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One's a Hugh Grant thriller, one's a hot-mess reality show - and both center on stereotypes about Mormon women

Films and shows about women of faith explore their struggles with gender roles and societal expectations.

'The Look of Shame' | Beatrice Loayza

Catherine Breillat's films explore the theme of shame in women's lives, challenging societal expectations and revealing the complexity of female desire.
#gender-equality

Women make up nearly half of the California Legislature, setting a new record in Sacramento

California's Legislature reaches near gender parity with 49% of seats held by women, reflecting a shift towards gender equity in governance.

Indonesia's male-heavy Cabinet stokes gender equality debate DW 11/15/2024

Prabowo Subianto's Cabinet highlights significant gender imbalance, with only 5 out of 48 ministers being female, raising concerns about gender representation.

Women make up nearly half of the California Legislature, setting a new record in Sacramento

California's Legislature reaches near gender parity with 49% of seats held by women, reflecting a shift towards gender equity in governance.

Indonesia's male-heavy Cabinet stokes gender equality debate DW 11/15/2024

Prabowo Subianto's Cabinet highlights significant gender imbalance, with only 5 out of 48 ministers being female, raising concerns about gender representation.
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I'm So Proud Of Her' MSNBC's Claire McCaskill Breaks Down in Tears After Watching Kamala Harris Concession Speech

Claire McCaskill expressed deep pride and emotion for Kamala Harris's journey and accomplishments amid her concession speech after losing the election.

She Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan

Hanako Okada's election victory marked a historic breakthrough for women's political representation in Japan.

I'm So Proud Of Her' MSNBC's Claire McCaskill Breaks Down in Tears After Watching Kamala Harris Concession Speech

Claire McCaskill expressed deep pride and emotion for Kamala Harris's journey and accomplishments amid her concession speech after losing the election.

She Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan

Hanako Okada's election victory marked a historic breakthrough for women's political representation in Japan.
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#kamala-harris

Election 2024: Downballot races to watch for women

Women's representation in political candidacies is declining compared to previous election cycles.

Inside Harris' strategy for shaping her personal story

Harris adopts a strategy focusing on personal background over historic candidacy to connect with undecided voters.

Saturday Links: Harris Promises Tougher Immigration Policy

Kamala Harris promises stricter immigration policies to compete with Trump in polls during her border visit.

Election 2024: Downballot races to watch for women

Women's representation in political candidacies is declining compared to previous election cycles.

Inside Harris' strategy for shaping her personal story

Harris adopts a strategy focusing on personal background over historic candidacy to connect with undecided voters.

Saturday Links: Harris Promises Tougher Immigration Policy

Kamala Harris promises stricter immigration policies to compete with Trump in polls during her border visit.
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She knows her history': why Rachel Reeves wore a pussybow blouse on budget day

Rachel Reeves' clothing choice signifies a blend of femininity and seriousness in a groundbreaking political moment.

Five ways to have a very demure, very mindful time in London

The phrase 'very demure, very mindful' is a humorous take on women's professional presentation, popularized by TikTok.

UK academic's Wikipedia project raises profile of women around the world

Less than 20% of biographies on English Wikipedia are about women, highlighting a lack of gender diversity.
Lucy Moore started an initiative to create Wikipedia pages for women in every country, including lesser-known historical figures.

Weekend Reading on Women's Representation: Women and the Iowa Caucus; Southern Legislatures Still Dominated by Men - Ms. Magazine

Women face barriers to full participation in processes like the Iowa caucus
Structural solutions are needed to upgrade antiquated systems and remove barriers to participation

Virtuous, obedient, useful: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women

Newspapers historically treated women differently in obituaries, reflecting societal gender biases.
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