Brat by Charli XCX is a work of contemporary imagist poetry – and a reclamation of ‘bratty’ women’s art: In the song Girl, So Confusing on the 2024 album Brat, Charli XCX declares to an unnamed addressee: “You’re all about writing poems. But I’m about throwing parties.” Fan speculation that fellow singer Lorde was the …
Women’s sport and social media: the arguments over shared or separate accounts: Women’s sport has long battled for equal visibility in the media spotlight. But social media has become a powerful tool for sportswomen and women’s sport to control their narratives and connect directly with fans. This has sparked debate among communication experts about whether …
Men still dominate Uganda’s party politics – women’s participation is mostly cosmetic: Electoral gender quotas in Uganda – first introduced in 1989 – have increased women’s numbers in Uganda’s parliament to 34%. Today there are 189 women out of 557 members of parliament. But women politicians in Uganda continue to be restricted to minority representation. …
The Gambia may allow female genital mutilation again – another sign of a global trend eroding women’s rights: The Gambia’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) since 2015 is under threat. Proposed changes before parliament could permit medicalised female genital cutting and allow it for consenting adults. This potential reversal has thrust the country into …
This 18th-century shell collection, saved from a skip, tells a story of empire, explorers and women’s equality: In the 1980s, a shell collection that included specimens from Captain Cook’s final voyage was accidentally thrown into a skip and believed lost forever. But much to the joy of scientists, last week it was rediscovered safe and …
Social media continues to censor women’s health posts as pornography – and it may cause serious harm: Social media users aren't used to seeing this — men's nipples and even pubic hair aren't censored but posts about women's bodies are assumed to be pornographic Sergiy Nigeruk/Shutterstock What’s the difference between men’s nipples and women’s? How …
Alopecia in art history: the many ways women’s hair loss has been interpreted: Met Museum/National Portrait Gallery At least 40% of women experience hair loss or alopecia over their lifetimes. This could be alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), traction alopecia (strained hair loss) or another form. The different ways that women’s hair loss has been …
How Ireland’s Nollaig na mBan evolved from a day off housework to a celebration of women’s achievements: Butsaya/Shutterstock Growing up in west Kerry, Christmas was (and still is) not officially over until after Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) on January 6 – candles are lit in windows and decorations are not taken down until the …
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Nobel prize in economics: Claudia Goldin’s work is a goldmine for understanding the gender pay gap and women’s empowerment: Women stirred up a “quiet revolution” in the labour market, according to Claudia Goldin, the Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University. She is the 2023 winner of the Nobel prize in economics for her …
Nobel peace prize 2023: award for Iranian women’s rights protester highlights fight against declining democracy around the world: One hundred days after Iranians first protested the killing of 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini for wearing her hijab incorrectly, Narges Mohammadi sat down in her prison cell to write a letter to the country’s women. She …
Introducing our latest e-book: Women’s Health Matters: Welcome to the launch of our latest e-book, Women’s Health Matters. This e-book is a curated collection of the best insights, research and advice featured as part of our recent six-week women-led series of the same name. Women’s Health Matters is a comprehensive resource designed to empower women …
Mexican court ruling upholding women’s right to abortion shows global trend better than US Roe v Wade decision: It may surprise you to learn that, over the past 30 years, no fewer than 60 countries have liberalised their abortion laws while only four have rolled back abortion rights. The United States is, of course, one …
Why it’s good to talk about women’s health at work, according to research: Lucky Business/Shutterstock In the past couple of years, women’s health and wellbeing in mid to later life has gone from being whispered about in the shadows to being the subject of documentaries, newspaper articles and breakfast TV discussions. This “celebrity endorsement” of …
Women’s pain is often not believed – here’s how to make your voice heard when seeking help: One survey found over half of female respondents had had their pain dismissed by a clinician. Keronn art/ Shutterstock When you go to the doctor, you expect they’ll listen to your concerns and help fix whatever problem you …
Women’s Health Matters: spotlight on birth and early motherhood: We’re about halfway through our Women’s Health Matters series now and have covered everything from period stigma to the orgasm gap. We’ve also featured some standout pieces like this article on what’s it like to be an an egg donor and this one on how biological …
Women’s sexual desire often goes undiscussed – yet it’s one of their most common health concerns: Many women are afraid to voice concerns about low desire to their doctors. Lordn/ Shutterstock Female sexual desire is frequently misunderstood. Despite desire (also known as libido or sex drive) being the most common sexual health concern for women, …
The Lionesses had a terrific World Cup, but women’s football in England is on shaky economic ground – new research: Despite the disappointment of losing to Spain in the final, England’s women’s football team had a very good World Cup, on and off the pitch. Viewing figures were huge, media coverage was unprecedented and excitement …