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Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel – with no movement behind it

Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel – with no movement behind it Tennis’ upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” event between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it may not be a meaningful representation of equality in sports. The event has been criticized for its modified […]

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Outside the West, the Kundalini tradition presents a model of the ‘divine feminine’ beyond binary gender

Outside the West, the Kundalini tradition presents a model of the ‘divine feminine’ beyond binary gender The Kundalini tradition presents a model of the divine feminine beyond binary gender, offering an escape from oppressive gender norms. In this tradition, Shakti is a divine feminine energy that manifests in the human body as the electrifying force […]

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Sky Sports killed off its female-focused Halo brand after just three days

Sky Sports killed off its female-focused Halo brand after just three days Sky Sports launched a female-focused Halo brand on TikTok, but it was met with swift and strong backlash from female sports fans. The brand’s content was criticized for being overly feminine, using phrases like “hot girl walks” and posting shipping memes, which were […]

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How Dorothea Tanning’s ‘Birthday’ painting challenged male-dominated surrealism

How Dorothea Tanning’s ‘Birthday’ painting challenged male-dominated surrealism Dorothea Tanning’s “Birthday” painting (1942) marked her arrival into the surrealist movement, challenging male-dominated art and literature. The painting features a dreamlike scene with an endless series of doorways, which can be interpreted as representing infinite ways out or domestic entrapment, leaving room for multiple interpretations. “Birthday” […]

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From the marriage contract to breaking the glass under the chuppah, many Jewish couples adapt their weddings to celebrate gender equality

From the marriage contract to breaking the glass under the chuppah, many Jewish couples adapt their weddings to celebrate gender equality Many Jewish couples are adapting their weddings to celebrate gender equality, reflecting values of feminism and marriage equality that have transformed both Christian and Jewish wedding traditions. The ketubah, a traditional Jewish marriage contract, […]

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How abortion laws focusing on fetal viability miss the mark on women’s experiences

How abortion laws focusing on fetal viability miss the mark on women’s experiences Abortion laws in the US that focus on fetal viability are often misguided and fail to address the concerns of pregnant people, instead prioritizing the development of a fetus over the woman’s health and well-being. The concept of “fetal viability” was created […]

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How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’

How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’ President Trump’s executive order claims to “restore biological truth” by decreeing that there are only two genders – male and female, and that anyone who believes differently denies “the biological reality of sex.” However, this ignores […]

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Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that

Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that Japan’s traditional practice of women giving up their surnames upon marriage may be changing, with a record number of female candidates standing in the 2024 election and increasing support for allowing dual surnames. The current law requires all married […]

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space tourism trip, which aimed to promote “performative femiladyism,” has flopped and received a significant amount of backlash. The trip, which included pop star Katy Perry and other women, was criticized for its lack of substance and perceived insincerity, with many […]

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Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin space tourism trip, which aimed to promote “performative femiladyism,” has faced significant backlash after flopping. The trip, which included pop star Katy Perry and other women, featured “space suits” that required Spanx underneath due to their tight cut. Many have mocked […]

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