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Zara Larsson Defends Viral NSFW Post by Declaring Open Discussion Can Destigmatize Female Desire

Zara Larsson's candid Instagram post about feeling sexually aroused while flying has prompted debate over female desire, feminism and the expectations surrounding women's conversations about sex.

International Business Times UK · 7h ago

Meta Blocks Virginia Woolf Play Ads After Automated System Flags Feminism as 'Social Topic'

Meta initially rejected a Barcelona theatre's paid advert for a Virginia Woolf adaptation, citing feminism as a social topic, before restoring the campaign after calling the block an error.

International Business Times UK · 21h ago

Meta bans ads for Virginia Woolf play in Spain because they relate to feminism

Theatre told that Facebook and Instagram filter out ads mentioning ‘social topics’ such as civil rights or feminism

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

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‘People had naive expectations’: How MeToo has changed in China

On Friday, MeToo journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin was released from prison. She returns to a landscape changed by censorship, and a new generation of feminists

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21

China's Online 'Manosphere' Grows as Beijing Targets Feminism in Battle Over Marriage and Babies

China's expanding online manosphere is intensifying gender tensions as authorities balance censorship with demographic concerns over falling birth rates, declining marriages and broader economic pressures.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

America's Rorshach Test: Why Sydney Sweeney makes liberals go mad

That Sydney’s body had taken on deeper meaning beyond its corporeal form and become a political battleground was evident in 2022 when she threw her mother a 60th birthday party where one guest wore a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and others wore red caps that said “Make Sixty Great Again”.…

The Times of India · Sep 17

'Is this sport?': Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over nude advert

"Her body her choice"? Or "single handedly setting feminism 1000 years back"? Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has once again sparked significant backlash online for her latest commercial – but this time from the female sporting community.

Euronews · Sep 15

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Sydney Sweeney Posts Brilliantly Poignant Response After Her Racy Betting Ad Campaign Sparked Vicious Backlash

“For every act of micro feminism I do Sydney Sweeney sets feminism 100 years back,” fumed one netizen.

Bored Panda · Sep 14

Pink Allegedly Built Her Career by Destroying Other Female Artists While Being the 'Face of Feminism' in the Industry

Pink faces renewed criticism over her feminist image, with critics questioning whether her empowerment message relied on criticising other women, particularly in her song 'Stupid Girls' and feud with Christina Aguilera.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Lindsay Clancy Trial Fuels Gender War as Postpartum Psychosis Debate Collides With Women's Voting Rights

The Lindsay Clancy mistrial has sparked a political debate over postpartum psychosis, feminism, and women's voting rights, highlighting mental health issues and societal divisions in the US.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

One embraced the word feminist, one refused it: Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem fought the same battle in opposite ways

Two prominent women, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, recently passed away, leaving significant legacies. Steinem championed overt feminism and activism, while Parton inspired through music and business acumen. Both women empowered females to make their own life choices and pursue dreams. Their differing public personas sparked discussions about feminism's evolving…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

How Gloria Steinem shaped — and sometimes over-shadowed — global feminism

Ten years ago, I had the honour of meeting Gloria Steinem. It was International Women’s Day 2016: Donald Trump was a joke that would supposedly never happen and #MeToo was still two years away. Yet, the clouds were gathering.

The Conversation · Sep 4

Gloria Steinem, face of US feminism, once lived in Delhi Miranda House hostel: How India was where the icon began to understand feminism

Gloria Steinem’s early years in India profoundly influenced her feminist perspective. She gained insights into the role of women in India’s Independence movement and their struggles against oppressive practices. Her time at Miranda House helped her forge important friendships and deepen her understanding of social justice and equality. Steinem later…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Gloria Steinem lived to see a powerful backlash against her vision of feminism

It was the fight for abortion rights that launched Gloria Steinem into feminism

The Independent UK · Sep 4

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The Economic Times · Sep 4

Gloria Steinem’s final memoir looks back on feminism, India and a life of change

Gloria Steinem's memoir "An Unexpected Life" explores her childhood and feminist activism. She shared reflections on aging with gratitude and optimism for the future. Her time in India significantly shaped her worldview and understanding of diverse cultures. Steinem emphasized the power of informal conversations for genuine human connection. The book…

The Guardian - US · Sep 3

Gloria Steinem personified America’s feminist movement

The activist made the movement mainstream – and became a receptacle for its hopes and disappointments

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it — in her life and her lyrics

Dolly Parton never embraced the feminist label, but her actions and lyrics spoke volumes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter review – hope amid the hopelessness

A writer and activist links the climate crisis to battles for justice around the world in this vital book

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International Business Times UK · Aug 18

Nearly One in Five Australian Men Say Violence Against Feminism Is Legitimate, Study Finds

Research from the University of Melbourne reveals that nearly 20% of Australian men support violence against feminism, with misogynistic attitudes now a leading predictor of violent extremism.

AAP · Aug 18

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

Almost one in three boys believe attempts to give equality opportunities to women have gone to far, and some claim feminism should be resisted with violence.

The Conversation · Jul 23

Shere Hite: the woman who changed the narrative on the female orgasm in the 1970s

In 1976, a Playboy model turned feminist sex-researcher called Shere Hite did hundreds of television and radio appearances promoting her book, The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality. She went on Good Night America dressed in a high-necked Victorian white silk blouse, huge faux-pearl earrings and matching necklace,…

The Conversation · Jul 20

‘Masculinism’ is uniting the US right – what is it?

A new movement, “masculinism”, is uniting the right behind extreme anti-feminist views, chiefly in the United States. It promotes the dominant role of men in society, including the idea that men should dominate women.

MyLifeXP · Jul 18

Samay Raina's Show Sparks Debate Over 'Man-Hater' Contestant on Latent 2

View this post on Instagram A post shared by shreyaa❤️🐣 (@shreyaa_.09) The India's Got Latent 2 host Samay Raina has made news again on social media for the latest episode where the participant from Bihar, teacher Sakshi Jha, called herself a ‘man-hater’ during her comedy routine. The show has edgy…

Bored Panda · Jul 16

68 Infuriatingly Entitled Men Who Are The Reason The Word “Audacity” Was Invented

45% of women will be single by 2030. They are, measurably, happier for it. Somewhere between the audacious messages and the feminism inducing behaviour, the data has spoken, and it is not flattering. Read the full article to see 68 of the most infuriatingly entitled men the internet has ever…

Bored Panda · Jul 8

“I Thought You Were The Dad”: 57 Women Share The Most Unhinged Ways They Practice Micro Feminism

Yes, we are living in progressive times. However, society itself is still largely patriarchal. Power imbalances remain, favoring men, and many still uphold traditions that place women in a second tier. So, as a way to resist the system, these people are incorporating microfeminism into their daily lives.

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